PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wire harness from the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Remove the 10 bolts and front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses.
Using a 10 mm deep socket wrench, remove the bolt.
Using a 12 mm deep socket wrench, remove the 2 nuts.
Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.
Remove the 4 bolts and EGR valve assembly.
Remove the 2 gaskets.
REMOVE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the vacuum hose.
Remove the bolt and manifold absolute pressure sensor.
SEPARATE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
Disconnect the 6 wire harness clamps.
Remove the 6 bolts to separate the intake manifold from the engine assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
| *1 | Fuel Pipe |
| *2 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *3 | Nylon Tube |
| *4 | O-ring |
| *5 | Retainer |
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Pinch |
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Pull |
Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.
Note
Check for foreign matter on the fuel tube around the fuel tube connector. Clean it if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the ability of the O-ring to seal the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not use any tools to separate the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not forcefully bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
Keep the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe free from foreign matter.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
Put the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe in plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.
Note
Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.
Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Remove the intake manifold from the vehicle.
Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
Remove the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
Remove the fuel vapor feed hose from the intake manifold.