Air Switching Valve (For Bank 1) -- Removal |
1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL |
Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER |
Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 2 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.
Text in Illustration *1 Pin *2 Hook
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3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE |
Remove the air cleaner cap and hose.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector, vacuum hose and ventilation hose and detach the 4 clamps.
Loosen the clamp.
Unfasten the 4 hook clamps, and then remove the bolt and air cleaner cap and hose.
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4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the air cleaner filter element.
Detach the wire harness clamp.
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Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
5. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE JOINT |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the water hose joint.
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6. REMOVE AIR TUBE |
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and air tube.
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Remove the 2 gaskets from the air tube.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the installation surface of the gaskets.
7. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET |
Disconnect the emission control valve set connector.
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Disconnect the No. 1 air hose from the emission control valve set.
Remove the 3 nuts and emission control valve set.
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