REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension)
Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).
Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.
Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)
Note
Do not remove the radiator cap, cylinder block drain cock plugs and radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the coolant.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator cap from the radiator assembly.
Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.
| *1 | Air Drain Cock Plug | *2 | Radiator Cap |
| *3 | Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug | *4 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 retainers 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 retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts.
Disconnect the 2 water hoses and connector.
Remove the 2 nuts.
Using an E8 "TORX" wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.
Remove the EGR valve assembly and 2 gaskets.