IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FPR

      Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover assembly RR.

    2. A017FXN

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws, 5 clips and engine under cover assembly.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A017D1W

      Remove the 6 bolts, 2 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plugs or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 1)

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug)

    4. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

      A017CW8E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 1)
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug) *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *5 Air Drain Cock Plug *6 Air Drain Plug

      Tech Tips

      Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EFM

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue rising the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the clip on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017BZJ

      Remove the nut, and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A017DLO

      Remove the nut, and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EML

      Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

    2. A017F5E

      Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front fender to cowl side seal RH.

    3. Remove the 2 clips.

      A017F5J

    4. Disengage the 20 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FR2

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

  9. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017G69

      Disengage the 4 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

    2. A017F9G

      Remove the 8 bolts, 6 nuts, and the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BB9

      Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.

    2. A017EZ4

      Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.

    3. Disconnect the hose clamps and No. 2 ventilation hose.

    4. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

    5. A017FXX

      Release the 2 clips, and remove the 2 bolts.

    6. Remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly and air cleaner filter element.

  11. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE


    1. A017EFP

      Disconnect the 5 harness clamps.

  12. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY BRACKET


    1. A017CBDE01

      Remove the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration and remove the throttle body bracket.

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 SURGE TANK STAY


    1. A017B0YE01

      Remove the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration and remove the No. 1 surge tank stay.

  14. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FGBE01

      Disconnect the 4 hoses.

      Tech Tips


      • A: vapor feed hose

      • B: union to check valve hose

      • C: No. 1 ventilation hose

      • D: vacuum hose

    2. A017DJ7

      Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. A017C1K

      Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.

    5. A017E68E02

      Remove the 4 bolts with a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.

    6. Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.

  15. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017DVRE01

      Remove the 4 bolts [A].

    2. Remove the nut [B].

    3. Disconnect the 2 harness clamps [C].

    4. A017CHVE01

      Disconnect the 6 ignition coil connectors.

    5. Remove the 6 bolts and 6 ignition coils.

  16. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017BKFE01

      Remove the 2 bolts [D].

    2. Remove the nut [E].

    3. Disconnect the 2 harness clamps [F].

    4. A017CHVE01

      Disconnect the 6 ignition coil connectors.

    5. Remove the 6 bolts and 6 ignition coils.

  17. REMOVE SPARK PLUG


    1. A017C2K

      Remove the 6 spark plugs.