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.
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Tech Tips
Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant.
*A | w/ Dual VVT-i | *B | w/o Dual VVT-i |
*1 | Radiator Reservoir Cap Sub-assembly | *2 | Radiator Reservoir Assembly |
*3 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug | *4 | Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug |
*5 | 2-Way | - | - |
Remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.
Loosen the cylinder block water drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant from the engine.
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)
for A343E: Click here
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.
Slide the clamp and disconnect the purge line hose from the vacuum switching valve.
Detach the 2 wire harness clamps from the wire harness bracket.
Slide the clamp and disconnect the No. 3 PCV hose from the intake manifold.
Slide the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket from the intake manifold.
Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.
Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
Remove the intake manifold insulator from the intake manifold.
w/ Dual VVT-i:
Remove the intake manifold insulator from the intake manifold.
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.