Cylinder Head Removal - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

CYLINDER HEADIVALVES
CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL
Remove the following:
- Ignition coil (page 18-8)
- Exhaust pipe (page 3- 13)
- Carbu retor (page 6-1 1)
- Camshaft holder assembly ('05 - '07: page 9· 8,
After '07: page 9-16)
- Spark plug (page 4-12)
'05 and '06
Remove the PAIR control valve (page 6-30),
california type.
Drain the coolant (page 7-7),
After '06:
Be careful not to
let
Remove the shims.
the shims fall into •
The shims can be easily removed with tweezers
the cylinder.
9-24
or a magnet .
• Mark all valve sh ims so they can be installed in
their origi nal position.
Remove the u pper engine mounting nut, bolt and
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fuel hose clamp.
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Remove the bolts, clutch cable guide and engine
hanger plates.
Loosen the hose band screw and disconnect the
upper radiator hose.
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