Ignition Coil And Spark Plug -- Removal |
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.
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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
Remove the 2 bolts, 4 screw, 10 clips and under cover.
4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
- CAUTION:
- Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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Disconnect the VSV (air intake control) connector.
Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 2 vacuum hoses.
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.
Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.
Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
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Disconnect the vapor feed hose.
Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.
Disconnect the connector.
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Disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose and vacuum hose.
Remove the 2 bolts and throttle body bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 surge tank stay.
Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.
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Remove the 2 nuts and surge tank.
Remove the gasket from the surge tank.
7. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.
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Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness brackets.
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Disconnect the 6 ignition coil connectors.
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Remove the 6 bolts and 6 ignition coils.
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8. REMOVE SPARK PLUG |
Remove the 6 spark plugs.
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