2002 Hyundai Elantra Head Gasket R+R

2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
81,342 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DROPTOP88
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I would like to know what has to be done to remove and reinstall a Head Gasket
Jun 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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REMOVAL: Drain the cooling system. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Remove or disconnect the following: Negative battery cable Upper radiator hose Heater hose Air cleaner assembly Intake manifold vacuum lines Engine control wiring harness connectors Spark plug wires Distributor, if equipped Ignition coil Accessory drive belts Power steering pump and bracket Fuel lines Intake manifold Exhaust manifold Front cover Timing belt Valve cover bolts Cylinder head by loosening the bolts in sequence Cylinder head and discard the gasket


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INSTALLATION: Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts in sequence as follows: Step 1: M10 bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) and M12 bolts to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm). Step 2: Plus 60-65 degrees. Step 3: Plus 60-65 degrees. Install or connect the following: Valve cover Timing belt and front cover Exhaust manifold Intake manifold Fuel lines Power steering pump and bracket Accessory drive belts Ignition coil Distributor, if equipped Spark plug wires Engine control wiring harness connectors Intake manifold vacuum lines Air cleaner assembly Heater hose Upper radiator hose Negative battery cable Fill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Jun 21, 2009 at 9:10 PM