Preparation - vehicles with 3.0L 6-cylinder engine

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CAUTION:

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Procedure

Fig 1: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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Remove right engine cover - 1 -.

Fig 2: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 N80 - 1 - at air duct.
Remove air duct - 2 -.

Fig 3: Identifying Lines And Air Cleaner Housing

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Pull off lines and disconnect electrical connections:

at Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 N80
vacuum hose at Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 N80
at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70

Pull off hose connections and set aside lines - 4 - and - 5 -.
Remove air cleaner housing - arrows -.

Install in reverse order of removal.