Vvt Sensor -- Removal |
| 1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH |
| 2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH |
| 3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- NOTICE:
- Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs, then drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
| 4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.
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| 5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH |
Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.
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| 6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH |
Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
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| 7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH |
Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal RH.
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| 8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 clips.
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Disengage the 4 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
| 9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK |
Disconnect the connector.
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Remove the 4 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
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| 10. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and cowl top panel outer sub-assembly.
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| 11. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.
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| 12. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the retainer on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.
- NOTICE:
- Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
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| 13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.
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| 14. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.
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Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (*1).
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Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose (*2).
Disconnect the hose band (*3).
Disconnect the 3 bands, and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
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| 15. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the vacuum hose and hose clamp.
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Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
| 16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET |
Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
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| 17. SEPARATE THROTTLE BODY |
Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.
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Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.
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Remove the 4 bolts and throttle body.
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Remove the throttle body gasket from the intake air surge tank.
| 18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle with motor body assembly. (*1)
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Disconnect the vapor feed hose. (*2)
Disconnect the throttle with motor body assembly connector and clamp. (*3)
Disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose. (*4)
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Disconnect the union to check valve hose. (*5)
Remove the bolt and vacuum hose clamp.
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Disconnect the connector.
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Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts. (*1)
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Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and intake air surge tank. (*2)
Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.
| 19. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Intake side) |
Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
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Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
| 20. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 1 Exhaust side) |
Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
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Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
| 21. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Intake side) |
Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
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Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.
| 22. REMOVE VVT SENSOR (for Bank 2 Exhaust side) |
Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
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Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.