Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Switch Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
  • The characteristics of the variable tumble shutter valve switch are adjusted before shipment. Therefore, do not remove it from the intake manifold. When replacing the variable tumble shutter valve switch, replace it together with a new intake manifold as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
RENDER: 1.0x

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