Right combination valve for secondary air injection, removing and installing

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Removing

NOTE:

All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

Remove right front wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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Remove quick-release fasteners - 1 - , remove screws - 2 - and remove noise insulation.

Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield For Left Drive Axle

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Remove heat shield - 1 - for right drive axle.
Remove drive axle from transmission flanged shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts At Bottom Of Right Secondary Air Injection Combination Valve

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Remove bolts - 4 - and - 5 - at bottom of right secondary air injection combination valve.

NOTE:

The illustration depicts the engine removed from behind.
Ignore items - 1 to 3 -.

Fig 4: Pulling Rear Engine Cover Off

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Pull rear engine cover off - arrows -.
Disconnect vacuum hose - 2 - from air guide hose.
Remove hose clamps - 1 - and - 3 - and lay air guide hose aside.

CAUTION: Hose connectors - 4 - must not be opened.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts At Bottom Of Right Secondary Air Injection Combination Valve

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Remove bolts - 2 -.
Remove vacuum hose - 3 - and air guide hose - 1 - from right secondary air injection combination valve by pressing release buttons.
Remove secondary air injection combination valve with connecting pipe.

NOTE:

The illustration depicts the engine removed from behind.
Ignore - 4 - and - 5 -.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace gaskets and O-rings.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .
During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

Check coolant level Filling .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Connecting tube to cylinder head	9
Connecting pipe to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) combi-valve	9