REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Remove the clip and engine room side cover.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.
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
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 reserve tank cap.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the reserve tank cap while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.
Tech Tips
The plug is on the exhaust manifold side.
*1 | Reserve Tank Cap | *2 | Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug |
*3 | 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 wire harness from the 2 clamps.
Disconnect the 2 clamps.
Disconnect the ventilation hose.
Loosen the band and remove the air cleaner cap.
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the throttle body connector and 2 water hoses.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body.
Remove the gasket.