Cylinder Head Removal - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Cylinder Head Removal

NOTE:
• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
• To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion.
• To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100°F (38°C)
before loosening the cylinder head bolts.
• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-13).
4. Remove the alternator-compressor belt (see page
4-26).
5. Loosen the adjusting nut (A), and remove the
locknut (B) and mounting bolt (C), then remove the
power steering (P/S) pump belt (D) and pump
without disconnecting the P/S hoses.
E
C
6. Remove the P/S hose clamp (E).
7. Remove the alternator (see page 4-27).
8. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-215).
9. Remove the fuel feed hose (A) and fuel return hose
(B).
1999-2001 models:
B
2002-2004 models:
A
B
D
10. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
hose (C) (2002-2004 models).
C
B
A
A
(cont'd)
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