REMOVAL (To 8/2009): Removal
- PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension) NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
- PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD) NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP (w/ Air Suspension) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system. Refer to PRECAUTION .
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 7
- REMOVE BATTERY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
- REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY See step 13
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.