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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 1287600  Size: SH
  3. The secondary air injection (AIR) pump is located above the inner wheel house and stone shield panel.

  4. Object Number: 1455354  Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 bolts (2) that secure the stone shield (1).
  6. Remove the single retainer (3) and the stone shield (1).
  7. Swing the stone shield (1) down in order to gain access to the AIR pump assembly.

  8. Object Number: 1287599  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the AIR pump electrical connector (5).
  10. Disconnect the AIR pump relay electrical connector (4).
  11. Disconnect the electrical ground strap (3).
  12. Disconnect the AIR pump discharge hose (6).
  13. Remove the three AIR pump bracket fasteners (1, 2, 7).
  14. Remove the AIR pump assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1287599  Size: SH
  1. Install the AIR pump assembly to the vehicle and secure with 3 fasteners (1, 2, 7).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 fasteners to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  3. Connect the AIR pump discharge hose (6).
  4. Connect the AIR pump relay electrical connector (4).
  5. Connect the AIR pump electrical connector (5).
  6. Connect the electrical ground strap (3).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the ground strap fastener to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1287600  Size: SH
  8. Swing the stone shield (1) up and secure with the retaining pin.
  9. Install the 2 bolts that secure the stone shield (1).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  11. Lower the vehicle.