REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the clip and battery service hole cover.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 5 clips.
Detach the 4 hooks and remove the radiator support opening cover.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
| *1 | Radiator Reservoir Cap | *2 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to detach the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to detach the 2 clips on the front of the cover and remove the cover.
Note
Attempting to detach both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.
Disconnect the 2 clamps.
Disconnect the PCV hose.
Loosen the band and remove the air cleaner cap.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner case.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Disconnect the sensor connector.
Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.