Repair Procedures: Inspection

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Remove the air duct (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
1. Disconnect the breather hose (A).
2. Disconnect the air intake hose (B) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
  Tightening torque:
  
  Hose clamp bolt:
  
  2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)
  
  Air cleaner assembly bolts:
  
  7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 2: Breather Hose, Air Intake Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
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NOTE:
- When installing the air intake hose, the plate of the hose clamp must be in line with the stopper of the hose.
- When installing the air intake hose, the center of the mark of hose must be in line with the throttle body rib.
Fig 3: Aligning Plate Of Hose Clamp With Stopper Of Hose
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Remove the solenoid valve connector (A).

Fig 4: Removing Solenoid Valve Connector
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Measure resistance between signal terminal and ground terminal.
Check that the resistance is within the specification.