2.OEM Parts Removal
Please refer to factory repair manual for OE component removal guidance.
2-1 Safely remove pressure from fuel lines.
(1) Remove the circuit-opening relay located in the fuse box in the left side of the engine bay.
[ C/O : circuit opening relay]
(2) Crank the motor to remove fuel pressure. Turn ignition key off.
(3) Remove the battery – and + terminal.
(4) Install the circuit-opening relay to its original location.
(5) Open fuel tank filler cap to remove pressure in fuel tank.
2-2 Remove the upper front fender apron seal (53735G), upper radiator support seal (53292A), and cylinder
head cover No. 2 (11212).
2-3 Remove the battery and battery tray.
2-4 Remove the engine under cover and drain the coolant from the radiator drain cock.
2-5 Remove the Engine bay ECM outlet duct
〔82776〕, air cleaner case 〔17700〕、and air cleaner hose
No. 1
〔17881A〕.
2-7 Remove the accelerator control cable from the throttle lever. Remove the water bypass hose,
ventilation hose No. 2
〔12262〕、and harness connectors from the throttle body. Remove throttle
body Assy.
※ Mark or label water bypass hose to prevent confusion during install.
Cars with Auto Cruise Control
(1) Remove the accelerator control cable from the throttle lever. Remove harness connector and
bolts. Remove the auto cruise control unit Assy.
(2) Remove the bracket from the control unit. Remove the four rubber grommets from bracket.
2-8 Remove the alternator bracket, oil dip stick guide, and oil dip stick.
※ Plug the dipstick guide hole on the engine block to prevent dirt from entering motor.
2-9 Remove the radiator reserve tank bolts and place the reserve tank on the hood latch. Disconnect
the ventilation hose No. 1 (12261) and remove the intake air surge tank.
2-10 Move the V belt tensioner to the front of the vehicle and remove the V belt.
2-11 Disconnect the harness connectors for the cam position sensor, A/C compressor, knock sensor,
crank position sensor, and injectors to allow the harness to move freely.
2-12 Disconnect the B+ connector and harness connector on the alternator and remove alternator.
2-13 Remove ventilation tube No. 1
〔12221〕.
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