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Removal Procedure

    WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: ETC & Tightening Bolts
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  5. Disconnect the ETC connector.
  6. Disconnect the coolant inlet hose (3).
  7. Disconnect the coolant outlet hose (1).
  8. Disconnect the EVAP hose (5).
  9. Detach the PCV hose (4).
  10. Remove the ETC tightening bolts (2).
  11. Remove the ETC with the seal ring.