Carburetor Removal

1. Slowly and carefully remove the radiator pressure cap.

WARNING:
Be aware of high coolant temperature and pressure. Do not allow the hot coolant to splash. Hot coolant will cause burns.

2. Drain the cooling system.





3. To prevent excessive coolant leakage use smooth jaw hose shut-off pliers to pinch off the coolant hose from the intake manifold to the choke thermo wax housing (Figure 11). Then twist and disconnect the hose from the carburetor.

CAUTION:
Avoid using standard locking clamp pliers (Vise-Grips) with serrated jaws as they may damage hoses.


4. Disconnect the accelerator cable and wire harness connector from the carburetor. Disconnect the fuel lines and hose connections.





5. Remove the four carburetor through bolts, washers, and the bolt at the left rear corner of the carburetor near the Sub-EGR valve (Figure 12).

Lift the carburetor off the intake manifold.

Note:
Usually a quick, hard pull will separate the carburetor from the intake manifold. Cover the exposed intake manifold ports with a shop towel.

6. Support the carburetor in a vise using MIT209769 carburetor aligning pins.

Caution:
Do not damage the throttle linkage that extends below the base of the carburetor.