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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1844042  Size: SH
  1. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the secondary air injection (AIR) feed tube quick connect fitting (1) from the AIR shutoff/check valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  3. Remove the AIR feed tube bolt (3) from the heater inlet/outlet pipe bracket.

  4. Object Number: 1847235  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the AIR shutoff/check valve.
  6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 1844047  Size: SH
  8. Remove the AIR shutoff/check valve nuts (1).
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the AIR shutoff/check valve bolts (2).
  11. Remove the AIR check valve and gasket. Discard the gasket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1844047  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW gasket onto the AIR pipe studs.
  2. Position and install the AIR check valve.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the AIR shutoff/check valve bolts (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Install the AIR shutoff/check valve nuts (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1847235  Size: SH
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the AIR shutoff/check valve.

  11. Object Number: 1844042  Size: SH
  12. Connect the AIR feed tube quick connect fitting (1) to the AIR shutoff/check valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  13. Install the AIR feed tube bolt (3) to the heater inlet/outlet pipe bracket.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  15. Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement.