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EM0EP−03
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EM−27
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CYLINDER HEAD
COMPONENTS
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Z17352
ECM ConnectorConnector on Bracket
Engine Wire
Connector for Relay
Block No. 4
Cowl Side Trim Floor Carpet
Center Cover
Scuff Plate
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EM−30
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S01821
A16074 See page EM−55
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EM1B8−02
S01285
S01557
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RH ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. A/T only:
DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE
BODY
4. DISCONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM
THROTTLE BODY
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND CASE
6. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH−7)
7. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR
8. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Using a 14 mm deep socket wrench, remove the 3 nuts
holding the front exhaust pipe to the front TWC.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts holding the front exhaust pipe to the
TWC w/ pipe.
(c) Remove the front exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
9. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAT INSULA-
TOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connec-
tor.
(b) Disconnect the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) connec-
tor.
(c) Remove the 6 bolts and manifold upper heat insulator.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts holding the RH exhaust manifold stay
to the cylinder block.
(e) Remove the 6 nuts, the exhaust manifold and heat insula-
tor assembly.
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S01823
Oxygen Sensor
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
P03152
S01368
S01365
S01594
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10. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR (BANK 1 SENSOR 1)
FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD
11. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR (BANK 1 SENSOR 2)
FROM FRONT TWC
12. SEPARATE EXHAUST MANIFORD AND FRON TWC
(a) Remove the 5 bolts and lower manifold heat insulator.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts and 2 TWC heat insulators.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts, TWC, gasket retainer and
cushion.
13. DISCONNECT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR
14. REMOVE WATER OUTLET
(a) Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECT sender gauge connector.
(c) Disconnect the radiator hose from the water outlet.
(d) Disconnect the water bypass pipe hose from the water
outlet.
(e) Disconnect the heater water hose from the water outlet.
(f) Remove the 2 nuts, water outlet and gasket.
15. REMOVE WATER BYPASS PIPE
(a) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and oil cooler heat protector.
(b) Disconnect the IAC valve water bypass hose from the wa-
ter bypass pipe.
(c) Disconnect the heater water hose from the water bypass
pipe.
(d) Disconnect the 2 oil cooler water bypass hoses from the
oil cooler.
(e) Remove the nut and disconnect the wire protector.
(f) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
(g) Disconnect the water bypass pipe from the water pump
cover, and remove the water bypass pipe.
(h) Remove the gasket and O−ring.
16. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (See page SF−30)