Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 or PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 or PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 or PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
See step 6
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
See step 7
- REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the inverter reservoir tank assembly.
- for Bank 1:
- Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the clamp labeled A using a clip remover. Then, disconnect the clamp labeled B using needle-nose pliers.NOTE:
Do not damage the claws of the clamp.
- Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector, VVT sensor connector and 3 ignition coil connectors to disconnect the engine wire.
- Remove the 3 bolts and 3 ignition coils.
- Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the clamp labeled A using a clip remover. Then, disconnect the clamp labeled B using needle-nose pliers.
for Bank 2:
- Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the clamp.
- Disconnect the VVT sensor connector and 3 ignition coil connectors to disconnect the engine wire.
- Remove the 3 bolts and 3 ignition coils.
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the inverter reservoir tank assembly.
- REMOVE SPARK PLUG
- Remove the 6 spark plugs.