Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Cylinder Head Removal

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13steps
~78min
5/5difficulty
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  1. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust Systems — Intake Manifold)
  2. Remove the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Exhaust Manifold")
  3. Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - Cylinder Head Cover)
  4. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump bracket (A).
  5. Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to Valve Timing - Timing Chain Cover)
  6. Remove the timing chain. (Refer to Valve Timing System - Timing Chain)
  7. Remove the camshaft.
    1. Remove the front camshaft bearing cap (A) with the upper bearing (B).
    2. Remove the camshaft bearing caps (A) in the sequence shown.
    3. Remove the CVVT assembly and camshafts (A).
  8. Remove the intake OCV (oil control valve) (A) using a Torx wrench.
  9. Remove the exhaust OCV (oil control valve) (A) using a Torx wrench.
  10. Remove the intake CMPS (camshaft position sensor) (A).
  11. Remove the exhaust CMPS (Camshaft Position Sensor) (A) after removing the engine mount (B).
  12. Remove the injector and fuel rail module (A).
  13. Remove the cylinder head.
    1. Using the triple square wrench, loosen and remove the 10 cylinder head bolts evenly in several passes in the sequence shown. Remove the 10 cylinder head bolts and plate washers.
    2. Lift the cylinder head (A) off the dowels on the cylinder block and place the cylinder head on wooden blocks on the workbench.
    3. Remove the cylinder head gasket (B).

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