Coolant Connections, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the engine cover in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

-- Remove the air duct -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Free up the fuel line and the line to the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister on the air guide pipe.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector On Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Mass Airflow Sensor -G70-.

-- Disconnect the vacuum line -3- from the air guide pipe.

-- Lay aside air guide pipe with connected crankcase ventilation hose -2- by loosening hose clamp -4- and opening clips -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the vacuum line -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Secondary Air System Components

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-- Remove the air filter housing and disconnect the electrical connector -2- on the rear side at the Intake Air Switch-Over Valve -N335-.

-- Remove hose -3- from the secondary air system.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and move the vacuum pump -1- with the lines connected to the side.

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts -Arrows- & Move Vacuum Pump -1- With Lines Connected To Side

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the right coolant pipe from the coolant connection piece.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Coolant Hose, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and loosen the hose clamp -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the coolant connection pieces leading to the right side.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts And Coolant Connection, Removal

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