Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AIR INJECTION PIPES, EXHAUST PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER(S) BECOME VERY HOT DURING ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING AIR INJECTION CHECK VALVE. FAILURE TO ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY BURNS.
1. Remove air outlet tube (3) by pushing the ends (2) together, while pulling the air pump outlet tube (3) away from air injection check valve (1).
2. Remove air injection check valve mounting bolts (4).
3. Remove air injection check valve (1) and gasket (5) from pipe. Clean old gasket material from air injection pipe.