Ignition Coils: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover -1- And -2-

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-- Remove the engine covers -1 and 2- upward.

-- Free up the fuel line -4- and hose connection -1- from the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister on the air filter housing and on the air guide tube.

Fig 2: Freeing Up Fuel Line

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -2- from the air guide hose connection.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -3- and opening the clips -arrows-.

-- Remove the air filter housing.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and disconnect the connectors on the ignition coils.

Fig 3: Camshaft Position Sensor And Exhaust Camshaft Control Valve Cylinder Bank 1 (right)

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-- Lay the electrical wiring harness down slightly.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 2-.

Cylinder Bank 2 (left)

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hoses At Coolant Expansion Tank

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-- Remove bolt -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector to the engine coolant level warning switch -F66- on the bottom of the coolant reservoir and lay the reservoir aside with the coolant hoses -1 and 2- attached.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and disconnect the connectors on the ignition coils.

Fig 5: CMP Sensor And Exhaust Camshaft Control Valve Cylinder Bank 2 (left)

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-- Lay the electrical wiring harness down slightly.

NOTE:

Ignore -1, 2 and 3-.

Continued for Both Sides

Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039 To Remove Ignition Coils

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-- Remove the ignition coils with the T40039.