Removal (Diamante, Eclipse 3.0L & Galant 3.0L)
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Remove intake manifold plenum. See INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS. Reference mark spark plug wires. Disconnect spark plug wires at distributor or at spark plugs. Disconnect electrical connectors to distributor. Remove distributor retaining nut. Remove distributor.