How do you remove the bolts from a 1998 Saturn sl2 1.9L of the head gasket?

Answer 1

First you have to get to the Serpentine belt side of the engine, that typically means removing the passenger side motor mount. Remove whatever is in the way; Any coolant hoses that are blocking access, Radiator fan, AC compressor (don't disconnect the hoses, just unbolt it then lift it to the side. Once you have easy access, remove the upper head cover, spark plugs/wires (mark them so you'll know where they go when you're putting it back together). In times past it was called the rocker cover, but now there are no rockers, it's just the two camshafts in a Saturn SL2. Once you get to that point, the head bolts are easily accessible. Remove the exhaust manifold. (that's when it's important to have the radiator fan out of the way)

You will also need to remove the front timing cover, and timing components. there is a procedure for removing the timing chain so that you dont damage the valves inside the cylinder head. also, some late model 98 DOHC engines use a different cylinder head setup, and you will have to remove the camshafts in order to gain access to the head bolts. there is a sequence in removing the head bolts so that you dont warp the cylinder head. same for installation. You can disconnect the down pipe from the exhaust manifold, and leave the radiator in place. the body has enough clearance to remove the cylinder head with both the intake and exhaust manifold in place.