Ignition System: Distributor: Removal
- Remove "V" bank cover. See Figure. To remove left distributor, go to step 4). To remove right distributor, disconnect Idle Air Control (IAC) valve air hoses from No. 3 timing belt cover. See Figure.
- Remove No. 3 timing belt cover. Remove drive belt idler pulley, if necessary. Disconnect right camshaft position sensor connector from ignition coil bracket. Remove No. 2 timing belt cover bolts. See Figure.
- Disconnect camshaft position sensor wire, wire grommet and wire clamp from No. 2 timing belt cover. Remove No. 2 timing belt cover and gaskets. Remove high tension wires from distributor cap. Remove distributor cap and rotor. Remove distributor housing. Camshaft position sensor can be removed at this time.
- To remove left distributor, disconnect EVAP hose clamp from No. 3 timing belt cover. See Figure. Remove No. 3 timing belt cover bolts. Remove coil wire grommet from No. 3 timing cover, and remove timing cover. Remove drive belt idler pulley, if necessary. Remove No. 2 timing belt cover bolts. Disconnect camshaft position sensor wire, wire grommet and wire clamp from No. 2 timing belt cover. Remove No. 2 timing belt cover and gaskets.
- Remove high tension wires from distributor cap. Remove distributor cap and rotor. Remove distributor housing. Camshaft position sensor can now be removed.
NOTE:
Distributor housings are not interchangeable. No. 1 distributor housing is marked with an "L" indicating left side distributor. No. 2 distributor housing is marked with an "R" indicating right side distributor.