Repair Procedures

REPLACEMENT

[RH side or Bank 1]
1. Remove the engine cover(A).




2. After disconnecting the MAF sensor connector(A) and the breather hose(B), remove the air cleaner assembly(C).




3. Remove the RH cooling pipe(A).




4. Remove the RH exhaust manifold heat protector.

CAUTION:
Handle the heat protector with caution not to be deformed.

5. After removing the under cover, disconnect the exhaust manifolds from the front muffler.
6. Remove the RH exhaust manifold(A) and the stay(B).





[LH side or Bank 2]
1. Remove the engine oil level gauge.
2. Remove the battery assembly(A).




3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold heat protector.

CAUTION:
Handle the heat protector with caution not to be deformed.

4. Remove the LH cooling pipe(A).




5. Remove the automatic transaxle fluid oil level gauge.
6. Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector and the battery ground line.
7. After removing the under cover, disconnect the exhaust manifolds from the front muffler.
8. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.