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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (4) from the secondary air injection (AIR) check valve.
  3. Fig 2: View Of AIR Pipe Outlet Pipe
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  4. Pinch the constant tension clamp (1) and remove the AIR pipe from the AIR check valve.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying AIR Check Valve
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  6. Remove the AIR check valve to exhaust manifold nuts (3).
  7. Remove the AIR check valve bolts (1).
  8. Remove the AIR check valve.
  9. Remove and discard the AIR check valve to exhaust manifold gasket (4).
  10. Clean the AIR to exhaust manifold gasket sealing surfaces.