Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the cylinder head cover.

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the ignition coils.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "IGNITION COIL ")
Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

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Loosen the vacuum & purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) pipe assembly (A) mounting bolts and nut and then remove the high pressure fuel pipe (B).

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Remove the high pressure fuel pump.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ")
Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

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Remove the cylinder head cover (A).

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