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6. Service 10-2019
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c. Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery first and secure it from
contacting the battery terminals to prevent accidental starting. Then
disconnect the positive cable.
2. Remove the necessary enclosure panels and service access panels (and oil
cooler if needed) to access to the cylinder head.
3. Remove the engine shield below the valve cover.
4. Remove the four valve cover mounting bolts, valve cover and valve cover
gasket.
NOTICE
When removing the cylinder head, the valve train components are still in
place and do not need to be removed.
5. Remove the six cylinder head bolts and the cylinder head. Make sure to retain
the two cylinder locating sleeves from each cylinder head.
FIGURE 56. CYLINDER LOCATING SLEEVES
6. Remove the head gasket. Make sure to safely remove any gasket material left
behind on the mating surface of the engine block.