Sub-Assembly Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Refer to DRAIN THE COOLANT .

-- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the oil filter element. Refer to ENGINE OIL, DRAINING, REPLACING OIL FILTER AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 through 3- and free up the wires.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the bracket -1-.

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-- Free up the clip -2- for the wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Unclip the oil dipstick tube in direction of -arrow-.

-- Free up the wires.

Fig 2: Sub-Assembly Bracket - Tightening Sequence

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-- Place a cleaning cloth underneath, to catch oil leaking out.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 5- and the auxiliary components bracket.