Removal (LH)
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have cooled sufficiently.
- Remove engine room cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove air cleaner case (upper) and air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to [AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
- Remove engine under cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT .
- Remove three way catalyst (LH). Refer to Three Way Catalyst: Removal and Installation [VQ40DE] .
- Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER: EXPLODED VIEW .
- Disconnect water hoses at heater pipe. Refer to WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING: EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove heater pipe from cylinder head (LH). Refer to WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING: EXPLODED VIEW .
- Loosen nuts in reverse order as shown in illustration.
<= : Front
NOTE: Disregard the numerical order No. 7 and 8 in removal. - Remove exhaust manifold (LH).
- Remove gaskets.CAUTION: Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.