Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side Removal Procedure - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer
to "Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement -
Left Side".
2. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to "Oil Level
Indicator and Tube Replacement: ".
3. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor electrical
connector.
4. Remove the wiring harness ground from the cylinder
head.
5. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to "Catalytic
Converter Replacement - Left Side: ".
6. Remove the cylinder head with the exhaust
manifold. Refer to "Cylinder Head Removal - Left
Side".
7. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
8. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine
block sealing surfaces. Refer to "Cylinder Head
Cleaning and Inspection" and "Engine Block
Cleaning and Inspection".
9. If necessary, perform the following steps:
– Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder
head. Refer to "Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left
Side: ".
– Remove the camshaft. Refer to "Camshaft
Removal - Left Side".
– Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to "Cylinder
Head Disassemble".
Engine Mechanical: 1D-117