Coolant Shut-Off Valve, Removing And Installing, 2.9L Engine: Removing

-- Remove the lower air duct pipe. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If necessary, remove the front coolant pipe. Refer to COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the coolant shut-off valve -2-.

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -1- at the same time to not damage it.