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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the intercooler inlet pipe & hose assembly.

    (Refer to "INTERCOOLER ")

  4. Disconnect the EWGA connector (A).
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  5. Remove the exhaust manifold heat protector (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.
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  6. Remove the shaft link assembly (B) after removing the C-ring (A).
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  7. Remove the EWGA after removing the bolts (A).
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