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--- articles:m104_head_gasket_replacement [2024/02/29 06:32] – [Preparation] john5788
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 ===== Preparation =====
-  * Disconnect battery
+  - Disconnect battery
-  * Drain oil
+  - Drain oil
-  * Drain coolant
+  - Drain coolant
-  * Lift and support front half of car to access exhaust system from underneath
+  - Lift and support front half of car to access exhaust system from underneath
+  - Set engine position to TDC
+===== Front Cover, Belt, and Accessories =====
+  - Remove false firewall
+  - Remove valve cover
+  - Remove and disconnect smog pump / EGR switchover vacuum valve
+  - Remove fan clutch
+  - Remove accessory belt
+  - Remove smog pump
+  - Remove alternator
+  - Remove front lifting hook and coolant pipe
+  - Unplug camshaft advance solenoid and camshaft position sensor
+  - Remove heater pipe
+    - Disconnect hose clamp from auxiliary water pump hard line and pull hose off
+    - Remove 10mm screw from water pump
+    - Remove 5mm allen screw from idler pulley / fan bracket
+  - Remove belt idler pulley
+  - Remove 6x 13mm screws for front top timing cover
+  - Remove timing chain guide rail pin cover
+    - 5mm allen screw cover located at bottom right of the upper timing cover
+  - Use a slide hammer or a puller to remove the timing chain guide rail pin
+  - Pry upper front timing cover off. Avoid damaging the mating surface with prying tools.
+  - Remove chain tensioner
+  - Remove camshaft chain sprocket