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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [10/2014 - 09/2016], or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [09/2016 - 05/2019], or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [05/2019 - ]
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
- Slide the clamp and disconnect the ventilation hose assembly from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the purge valve connector.
- Slide the 2 clamps and disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose and No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the purge valve.
- Detach the 3 wire harness clamps.
- Detach the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the air cleaner case.
- Lock the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner cap and hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
- REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly and No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the fuel hose clamp.
- Disconnect the throttle with motor body assembly connector.
*1 No. 2 Water By-pass Hose *2 No. 3 Water By-pass Hose - Slide the 2 clamps and disconnect the No. 2 water by-pass hose and No. 3 water by-pass hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts, fuel hose bracket and throttle with motor body assembly.
- Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly and No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the fuel hose clamp.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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