Preparation - 4.2L 8-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 Electrical Harness Connectors, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Hose, Air Guide Hose & Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor

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Disconnect electrical connection - 2 - at Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 N80.
Disconnect electrical connection - 3 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70.
Disconnect hose - 1 - to secondary air pump.
Remove air intake hose - 4 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70.

Set aside wiring harness at air cleaner housing.
Release fastener - arrow - and remove air cleaner housing together with Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70.

Install in reverse order of removal.