1996 Saturn SL2 Engine Head removal

INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain coolant.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Remove PCV valve.
Release fuel pressure.
Disconnect fuel supply and return lines.
Disconnect throttle cable from throttle body.
Remove throttle cable bracket.
Disconnect electrical connectors and hoses as necessary.
Remove support bracket between intake manifold and engine block.
Remove accessory drive belt.
Remove power steering pump, and position it aside (leave hoses attached).
Remove intake manifold nuts. Remove intake manifold.
Inspection
Using straightedge and feeler gauge, check for warpage at gasket surface.
If warpage exceeds specification, replace intake manifold.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal
Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. Lower vehicle.
Remove A/C compressor (leave hoses connected) and rear bracket.
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector. Remove oxygen sensor (if necessary).
Remove exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove exhaust manifold.
CYLINDER HEAD
CAUTION:If coolant becomes contaminated with oil, cooling system thermostat will fail.
If oil is found in cooling system, thoroughly flush system and replace thermostat.

NOTE:Remove cylinder head with intake manifold, exhaust manifold, throttle body, fuel rail, and fuel injectors attached.

Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain coolant. Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect accelerator cable.
Disconnect electrical connectors and hoses as necessary.
Release fuel pressure.
Disconnect fuel lines.
Remove front cover and timing chain.
Using a 6-point socket (a 12-point socket will round off bolt heads), uniformly loosen cylinder head bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence, in several stages.
Remove cylinder head.