Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 353

Fig. 102: Identifying Cylinder Head Assembly Components And Torque Specifications (2 Of 2) 
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REMOVAL 

CAUTION:

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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.  

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To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant 
temperature drops below normal operating temperature before 
removing it.  

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When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the gasket or 
damage the contact surface of the gasket.  

 

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Engine removal is required for this procedure. 

1. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD.  

2. Remove intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD.  

3. Remove timing chain. Refer to REMOVAL.  

4. Remove water temperature control assembly. Refer to WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL 

ASSEMBLY.  

5. Remove camshaft bearing cap (A). 

Fig. 103: Locating Camshaft Bearing Caps 
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6. Remove camshaft assembly (A). 

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To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while 
holding the connector portion.  

NOTE:

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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid disconnection.  

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Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center. 
Refer to VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.  

 

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Fig. 104: Identifying Camshaft Assemblies 
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7. Remove cylinder head bolts, then remove cylinder head. 

1. Uniformly loosen and remove the 16 cylinder head bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown 

in illustration. Remove the 16 cylinder head bolts and plate washers. 

Fig. 105: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence 
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2. Lift the cylinder head from the dowels on the cylinder block and place the cylinder head on wooden 

blocks on a bench.  

CAUTION: Head warpage or cracking could result from removing bolts in 

an incorrect order.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head 

 

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DISASSEMBLY 

1. Remove MLAs (A). 

Fig. 106: Identifying MLA) 
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2. Remove valves. 

1. Using SST (09222-3K000, 09222-3C300), compress the valve spring and remove retainer lock. 

Fig. 107: Identifying SST (09222-3K000, 09222-3C300) 
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and cylinder block.

NOTE:

Identify MLA, valves and valve springs as they are removed so that each item 
can be reinstalled in its original position.

 

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