Plenum Chamber Bulkhead, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Retainer

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-- Remove the tower brace. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

-- Remove the nut -3- and free up the wire.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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-- Remove the connector -1- from the bracket.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and then remove Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- from the plenum chamber bulkhead.

-- Free up the wiring harness on the plenum chamber bulkhead.

Vehicles with a Gasoline Engine:

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hoses -1 And 3, Grommet -4-

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-- Cover the area under the shut-off valve with an absorbent cloth or paper.

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses -1 and 3- with the Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm3094.

-- Open the clamps and remove the coolant hose -2- from the shut-off valve.

-- Remove the grommet -4- on the plenum chamber bulkhead to the engine.

Continuation for all Vehicles:

Fig 4: Removing Heat Shield

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-- Remove the heat shield -1- upward -arrow-, if equipped.

-- Release the retainers -A arrows- and remove the wiring bushing -1- upward -arrow B-.

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Bushing

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 6: Removing Bolt -Arrow-

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-- Remove the brake booster vacuum line -3-.

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Line -3-, Grommet -1- & Nut -2-

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-- Remove the grommet -1- from the vacuum connection.

-- Remove the nut -2- and then remove the plenum chamber bulkhead -4- upward.