Removal [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 11/2017]
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2015 - 11/2017]
REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER

Remove the 3 clips and No. 1 engine cover from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

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REMOVE INJECTOR DRIVER

Push the lock and move the lock lever of each connector (with lock) as shown in the illustration and disconnect the 3 connectors (with lock) from the injector driver.

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*a	Lock Lever
*b	Lock
*c	Connector (with Lock)

Disconnect the injector driver connector.

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and injector driver from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

	Bolt
	Nut

NOTE:

Be careful not to drop or strike the injector driver.