Removal And Installation

Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the surge tank.

Fig 1: Locating Wiring Connectors & Harness Clamps
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).

Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (A).

Fig 3: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Hose
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Separate the electric throttle control (ETC) module.
(Refer to Engine control/Fuel System - "ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM ")
Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

Fig 4: Locating Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
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Remove the surge tank stay (A).
Tightening torque :

27.5 - 31.4N.m (2.8 - 3.2kgf.m, 20.3 - 23.1lb.ft)

Fig 5: Locating Surge Tank Stay
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Remove the surge tank (A).
Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7lb.ft)

Fig 6: Locating Surge Tank
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Install in the reverse order of removal.