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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2005SANTA FE GLS, 2.7 D, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE (G6CU-GSL 3.5L))CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYCYLINDER HEADDISASSEMBLYNOTES

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWD

Cylinder Head: Disassembly: Notes

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWDSECTION Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the engine. For additional information, refer to ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY .
For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the cables from the spark plugs. The cables should be removed by holding the boot portion.
Remove the ignition coil.
Remove the upper and lower timing belt cover.

Fig 1: Removing Upper And Lower Timing Belt Cover
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Remove the timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Belt And Camshaft Sprockets
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Remove the heat protector and exhaust manifold assembly.
Remove the coolant pump pulley and head cover.
Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft.
For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT .
Remove the cylinder head assembly. The cylinder head bolts should be removed using the 12 mm socket, in two or three steps.

Fig 3: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

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When to See a Mechanic

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.