Engine Front Cover Removal Note
- Set the engine wiring harness aside using the following procedure:
- Disconnect the purge solenoid valve connector. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect or remove the following parts.COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1 High pressure fuel pump connector 2 Exhaust camshaft position sensor connector 3 Intake camshaft position sensor connector 4 Wiring harness clip 5 Bolt - Remove the throttle body. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect or remove the following parts.
Step 1
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1 Wiring harness clip 2 Wiring harness clip 3 Wiring harness protector installation nut Step 2
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1 Bolt 2 Wiring harness clip 3 Wiring harness clip 4 Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector 5 Engine oil solenoid valve connector 6 A/F sensor connector 7 Oil pressure switch connector NOTE:- Remove the wiring harness clip next to the water pump by inserting a flathead screwdriver into the hole next to the water pump pulley as shown in the figure.
- Set the engine wiring harness in a place which does not interfere with the servicing.
- Remove the engine front cover installation bolts.
- Using a screwdriver wrapped in a cloth, peel the silicone sealant away a little at a time, and remove the engine front cover.CAUTION:
- Do not apply excessive force to the screwdriver. Otherwise, the engine front cover could be damaged.
- Be careful not to scratch or damage the seal surface. Otherwise, it could cause oil leakage.