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Variable Induction System: Service and Repair




COMPONENTS

REMOVAL / Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)

1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the engine cover and 4 nuts.

2. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
3. REMOVE AIR INTAKE CHAMBER (WITH INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE)
a. Disconnect the noise filter connector.




b. Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the bracket.
c. Remove the bolt, bracket and noise filter.




d. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts holding the intake air connector to the air intake chamber,

Torque: 28 Nm (280 kg.cm, 21 ft.lb)

e. Disconnect the PS air hose from the air intake chamber.
f. Disconnect the vacuum hose (from No.2 vacuum pipe) from the air intake chamber.
g. Disconnect the vacuum hose (from actuator for ACIS) from the No.1 vacuum pipe.




h. Disconnect the accelerator cable, and remove the bolt and accelerator cable clamp.
i. Disconnect the EVAP hose, and remove the bolt and clamp.




j. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, air intake chamber and 2 gaskets.

Torque: 28 Nm (280 kg.cm, 21 ft.lb)

4. REMOVE VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET




5. REMOVE VSV FROM VACUUM TANK
a. Disconnect the vacuum hose from port A of the vacuum tank.
b. Remove the screw and VSV.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.