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Removal









1. REMOVE AIR INTAKE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY

(See cylinder head removal in Engine Mechanical)

2. DISCONNECT INJECTOR CONNECTORS
3. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the heater hose from the intake manifold.
- Remove the 9 bolts. 2 nuts, 2 plate washers and intake manifold assembly.





4. REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING STAY AND WATER OUTLET
- Disconnect these hoses and connectors:
(1) Radiator inlet hose
(2) Engine coolant reservoir hose
(3) ECT sensor connector
(4) ECT switch connector
(5) Ground strap connector





- Remove the 3 bolts and RH mounting stay.





- Remove the wire band.
- Disconnect the water bypass hose from the inlet housing.
- Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 plate washers and water outlet.





- Remove the 2 gaskets.
5. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS
- Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
- Using SST, remove the knock sensor.
SST 09817-16011