PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine 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 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
REMOVE HOSE BRACKET (for LHD)
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the hose bracket from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
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.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
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.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector and fuel vapor feed hose.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner.
Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the vacuum switching valve and air cleaner hose.
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector and 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Disconnect the vacuum hose and separate it from the 2 hose clamps of the air cleaner hose.
Loosen the bolt of the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts and move the air cleaner assembly upward to disengage and remove it from the throttle body assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | No. 2 Fuel Pipe Clamp |
| *2 | Retainer |
| *3 | Fuel Hose Clamp |
| *a | Turn |
Note
Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the fuel tube.
Remove the fuel tube from the fuel hose clamp.
Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Wipe off any dirt 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 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 | Nylon Tube |
| *4 | Housing |
| *5 | Pipe |
Slide SST and the fuel tube connector together toward the fuel tube until they make a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube.
Note
Check for foreign matter in 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 connector and fuel pipe.
Do not use any tools to separate the connector and pipe.
Do not forcefully bend, kink or twist the hose.
Keep the connector and pipe free from foreign matter.
If the connector and pipe are stuck together, pinch the connector and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
Put the connector in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and fuel pressure pulsation damper.
Remove the O-ring from the fuel pressure pulsation damper.