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Removal & Installation

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    NOTE: Cowl vent screen must be removed to access Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV).
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 2 windshield wiper pivot arm nut covers and nuts. Remove 2 wiper pivot arms. Remove left and right side cowl vent screen extension panels. Disconnect windshield washer nozzle hoses from engine main wiring harness at lower right side of engine compartment.
    2. NOTE: Cowl vent screen pin-type retainers are reusable.
  2. Remove 9 pin-type retainers and remove cowl vent screen. Remove 7 bolts and remove strut support brace. See Figure. Remove wiring harness bracket. Disconnect IMTV harness connector. Remove 2 bolts retaining IMTV and remove IMTV.
    3. CAUTION: IMTV must be fully seated in intake manifold prior to installing bolts or damage to IMTV may occur.
  3. Coat IMTV with clean engine oil and install into intake manifold. Install 2 retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect IMTV harness connector. Install wiring harness bracket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specification.
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