Air By-pass Valve: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the vacuum control hose from the PCV pipe, and remove the vacuum control hose from the clip (A).

Fig 1: Locating Vacuum Control Hose
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Loosen the clamp which holds the air by-pass valve to the intake duct.

Fig 2: Locating Air By-Pass Valve Clamping Bolt
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Remove the air by-pass valve from the intake duct.

Fig 3: Locating Air By-Pass Valve Clamp

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