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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Separate the Electric Recirculation Control Valve (E-RCV) hose (A).
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  3. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  4. Disconnect the E-RCV connector (A).
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  5. Separate the E-RCV hose (A).
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  6. Remove the E-RCV (A) after removing the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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  7. Separate the hose (B) from the E-RCV (A).
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