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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Cylinder Head - LH: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  3. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the LH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT - LH .
  5. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH .
  6. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
    7. CAUTION: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions.
  7. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
    8. CAUTION: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions.
  8. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
    9. NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.