Preliminary Work
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- Remove engine compartment cover. → REMOVING FRONT TRIM PANEL (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) - section on "Removing"
- Pull design cover off the throttle valve.
- Remove intake manifold. → REMOVING AIR BOX FOR THROTTLE HOUSING (INTAKE PIPES UPSTREAM OF THROTTLE VALVE) - section on "Removing"
- Remove air-cleaner element and air cleaner housing cover. → REMOVING AIR-CLEANER ELEMENT - section on "Removing"
- Loosen the drive belt from the generator. For details, see → 137819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT ON V6 DFI ENGINES
- Remove belt tensioner. Unscrew the three screws on the drive belt and remove drive belt.
- Loosen the generator and tilt it towards the air cleaner housing. Remove upper screw and only loosen the lower screw. → Removing generator