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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Secondary AIR Pipes & Pump
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  3. Disconnect both the air inlet and air outlet pipe from the secondary air injection reaction (AIR) pump.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fig 2: Locating Bolt & Fir-Tree Fasteners Securing AIR Pipe To Cylinder Head
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  6. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.2L.
  7. Remove the bolt and fir-tree fasteners securing the AIR pipe to the cylinder head.