Contents: Removal 🠛 Installation 🠛
Removal
Remove the top engine covers.
Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.
Fig. 2.11. Removing the gasket and plastic rivets: 1 – gasket; 2 – rivets
Remove the gasket and plastic rivets (Fig. 2.11).
Fig. 2.12. Removing the decorative trim: 1 – overlay
Remove the decorative trim (Fig. 2.12).
Fig. 2.13. Removing the windshield wiper arm: 1 – lever
Remove the windshield wiper arms using a special tool (Fig. 2.13).
Remove the air intake grille.
Fig. 2.14. Removing the fastening of the noise-insulating material of the front shield: 1 – fastening of noise-insulating material of the front shield
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Remove the fastening elements of the front shield soundproofing material and the front shield soundproofing material (Fig. 2.14).
Fig. 2.15. Unscrewing the intake noise muffler mounting bolt: 1 – fastening of noise-insulating material of the front shield
Unscrew the intake noise muffler mounting bolt (Fig. 2.15).
Remove the intake silencer.
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
Fig. 2.16. Disconnecting the brake booster vacuum hose: 1 – vacuum hose; 2 – air filter cover mounting bolts
Unscrew the two bolts securing the air filter cover (Fig. 2.16).
Remove the filter element.
Caution! Do not damage the vacuum take-off pipe on the intake manifold. If the pipe is broken, replace the manifold.
Fig. 2.17. Disconnecting the oxygen sensor mount: 1 – connector; 2 – holder
Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and remove the holder (Fig. 2.17).
Fig. 2.18. Air distribution block mounting bolts: 1 – bolts
Unscrew the air distribution unit mounting bolts (Fig. 2.18).
Remove the air filter housing.
Installation
Replace the throttle body gasket each time it is removed, using grease to ease installation.
Plastic rivets and holders should also be replaced after each removal.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the air filter assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque (9 Nm).
Connect the wires to the battery terminals, starting with the positive terminal.
Tighten the battery cover mounting bolts to the specified torque (4 Nm).