PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
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
Hold the rear of the No. 1 engine cover and slowly raise it to detach the clip on the rear of the No. 1 engine cover. Continue to raise the No. 1 engine cover to detach the 3 clips on the front and side of the No. 1 engine cover and remove the No. 1 engine cover.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 3 clips.
Detach the 4 hooks and remove the radiator support opening cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 6 bolts and 10 clips.
Remove the No. 1 engine under cover.
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
Remove the 2 clips.
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 screws.
Detach the 2 hooks of the front lower bumper absorber from the installation holes on the body and remove the front lower bumper absorber.
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 and air release plug 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 | Air Release Plug |
| *3 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | - | - |
REMOVE NO. 3 AIR HOSE
Loosen the 2 hose clamps.
Remove the No. 3 air hose from the No. 2 air tube and diesel throttle body assembly.
REMOVE DIESEL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the diesel throttle body assembly.
Disconnect the No. 6 water by-pass hose from the diesel throttle body assembly.
Disconnect the throttle position sensor and throttle motor connector.
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts, diesel throttle body assembly and gasket.