Belt Pulley Side Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, 2.9L Engine: Removing

-- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 2.9L ENGINE .

-- Remove the upper air duct pipe. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, WITH RADIATOR INSTALLED 2.9L ENGINE .

-- Remove the left front coolant pipe. Refer to LEFT FRONT COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 2.9L ENGINE .

-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- and remove the coolant hose.

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- and remove the Cylinder Head Coolant Valve -N489- slightly from the bracket -2-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the bracket from the coolant valve and tie up to the side.

All additional procedures are described. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BELT PULLEY SIDE .