Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.NOTE:
- The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.
- When detaching the clips labeled A, be sure to slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle.
- Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.
- Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.
- Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.
- Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY