How to remove the cylinder head on PSA EB2 engine 
​Shown on Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi PureTech

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  • OVERALL DIFFICULTY INDEX: 4/10
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BEFORE YOU START
  • This intervention should only be carried out on a cold engine.
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Preparatory works / cylinder head removal on Peugeot EB2 engine

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Removing the injection (mpfi) rail on Peugeot EB2 engine

Disconnect all three injectors and free the electrical harness from its attaching clips.
Disconnect the fuel supply line, take it out of the mpfi rail and plug both the line and the rail with whatever plugs you have.
Unscrew the two bolts that hold the mpfi rail to its supports and pull it out.

Removing the catalytic converter of the Peugeot 208

Unscrew and remove both oxygen sensors, upstream and downstream the catalytic converter.
Unscrew the 4 nuts that hold the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold of the cylinder head and the nut that holds it to the gearbox from underneath the car.
Free the catalytic converter from the exhaust pipe by unscrewing the annular clamp and separating its tips using a large  screwdriver.
Take the catalytic converter out of the engine compartment from beneath the Peugeot 208.

Removing the right engine mount (support) on the Peugeot 208

Use a hydraulic lift beneath the oil pan to support the engine but make sure to place a wooden or rubber pad in between not to damage the oil pan. Unscrew and take out all bolts of the engine mount, remove the engine mount.

Removing the camshafts of the EB2 engine

You cannot access the cylinder head bolts without removing first the camshafts.
Click on the below link for the details of the Peugeot EB2 engine camshaft removal.

Disconnecting all sensors and hoses on the EB2 engine cylinder head

Disconnect all electrical connectors to all sensors and detach their harnesses from the cylinder head.
Remove all hoses fixing clamps and pull out the coolant hoses that plug directly in the cylinder head.

Removing the intake VVT solenoid valve on the EB2 cylinder head

You need to remove the variable valve timing regulation valve at the intake side in order to be able to take out the last fixing bolt of the cylinder head. Proceed as follows:
  1. Disconnect the wire connector of the VVT valve
  2. Unscrew and take out its unique fixing bolt
  3. Hold well the VVT solenoid valve with grip pliers
  4. Slightly rotate the valve right and left while pulling it out of its seat

Removing the cylinder head fixing bolts on the EB2 engine

IMPORTANT: You must follow the cylinder head bolts loosening sequence as described below. Do not loosen the bolts of any cylinder head on any engine in a random order or sequence!
Slacken the cylinder head bolts starting with the ones to the sides of the cylinder head and while progressing towards the ones in the middle and as follows:
  • Start to either left or right side of the cylinder head
  • Loosen any of the two bolts on that side
  • Loosen the other one on the same side
  • Loosen next the diagonally opposed cylinder head bolt on the other side...and so on.

Do this in two steps as follows:
  • A first pass to apply enough force to the ratchet handle and until just hearing that the bolt has slacken with no further action
  • After doing so on all bolts and while following the above sequence, redo a second pass for completely loosening and removing the ylinder head bolts.

Do not forget to take out the bolt beneath the VVT timing valve location.

Removal of the EB2 engine cylinder head

Use as shown in the left picture a large syringe to pump out as much oil as you can form the cavities next to each valve tappet.
Hold the cylinder head with both hands and tilt it right and left a couple of times in order to free it from the coolant bypass tube which links the cylinder head to the water pump.
Take out the EB2 engine cylinder head and place it in a plastic tray.

See also...

Buy your EB2 engine timing tool and cylinder head supports here: