Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 414

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT[L3 WITH TC]
Warning
• Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing death, serious injury, or damage. Always
keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can easily ignite
and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent
this, always perform the Fuel Line Safety Procedure. (See01-14-4 BEFORE REPAIR
PROCEDURE[L3 WITH TC].)
1. Remove the timing chain. (See01-10-10 TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
2. Remove the generator. (See 01-17-4 GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
Note
• Place the generator out of the way with the wiring harnesses connected.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold. (See 01-15-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
4. Remove the intake manifold. (See01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
5. Disconnect the heater hose and radiator hose.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness.
7. To firmly support the engine, first set the engine
jack and attachment to the oil pan.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Bleed the air from the cooling system. (See01-12-
5 ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[L3 WITH
TC].)
11. Inspect the compression pressure. (See01-10-9
COMPRESSION INSPECTION[L3 WITH TC].)
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
MECHANICAL [L3 WITH TC]
ATTACHMENT
ENGINE JACK
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