Removal & Installation (Right Side)

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Turn ignition off. Press interlock and remove connector. See Fig 1. Open clips on air filter housing. Unfasten hose clip from auxiliary hose for air pump. Pull off hose. Disconnect plug-in connection. Release hose clamp and withdraw hose. Remove upper section of suction filter housing style with mass airflow sensor. See Figure. Pull air hose off air intake hose.
Unclip air hoses from bracket. Unclip diagnosis connector from bracket. Unfasten screw connection for ignition wiring harness from manifold. Remove spark plug connectors. Unfasten cable tie on protective cap for distributor cap. Unfasten 3 clips and remove protective cap for distributor cap. See Fig 2-Fig 5 . Remove ignition wires as necessary. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector (V12)
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Fig 2: Removing Air Hose From Air Intake Hose (V12)
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Fig 3: Unclipping Air Hoses No. 1 & 2 From Bracket (V12)
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Fig 4: Unclipping Diagnosis Connector From Bracket (V12)
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Fig 5: Unfastening Clips No. 1-3 On Distributor Cap (V12)
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