PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
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 AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.
Disconnect the 2 vacuum switching valve vacuum hoses.
Disconnect the purge line hose from the 2 clamps.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
Loosen the 2 bolts and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
| *1 | Air Cleaner Hose Clamp |
Lock the air cleaner hose clamp as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle with motor body assembly.
Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | No. 2 Fuel Pipe Clamp |
Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
| *1 | Retainer |
| *2 | Fuel Hose Clamp |
| *3 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *a | Turn |
Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.
Note
Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the fuel tube sub-assembly.
Wipe off any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector.
Hold the fuel tube connector, and then install SST.
Turn SST to align the retainer inside the fuel tube connector with the chamfered part of SST.
Insert SST into the fuel tube connector and hold it. Then push the fuel tube connector toward SST.
Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of SST.
| *1 | O-ring |
| *2 | Retainer |
| *3 | Fuel Tube Sub-assembly |
| *4 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *5 | Fuel Pipe |
Slide SST into the fuel tube connector until it makes a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
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-rings 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 forcibly bend, kink or twist the fuel tube.
Keep the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe free from foreign matter.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck together, pinch the fuel tube connector and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
Cover the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and fuel pressure pulsation damper assembly.
| *1 | O-ring |
Remove the O-ring from the fuel pressure pulsation damper assembly.