Ignition Coil And Spark Plug (Fa20): Removal

Hood sub-assembly setting (Refer to REMOVAL )
Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
Front strut tower bar LH removal (Refer to FRONT STRUT TOWER BAR )
Front strut tower bar RH removal (Refer to INSTALLATION )
Air cleaner case sub-assembly removal (Refer to REMOVAL )
Engine wiring disconnection
1. Release the four clamps and disconnect the engine wiring.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Engine Wiring Clamps
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2. Remove the bolt and three clamps, and then disconnect the engine wiring.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Engine Wiring Clamps And Bolt
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Removal of exhaust manifold (Refer to REMOVAL )
Disconnection of front crossmember sub-assembly
1. Remove the 2 nuts on the engine mount.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
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Installation of SST
1. Tie the exhaust pipe sub-assembly FR to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the rope.
  NOTE: This operation is required to avoid dropping the exhaust pipe sub-assembly FR.
  
  Fig 4: Tying Exhaust Pipe Sub-Assembly To Front Suspension Crossmember Sub-Assembly With Rope
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2. Install the SST to the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 5: Installing SST To Cylinder Block
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  SST 12281-38150, 90119-14120
  
  Standard value: T=43N.m {439kgf.cm} {31.7ft.lbf}
3. Release the clamp and disconnect the engine wiring.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Engine Wiring Clamps
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  NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the engine wiring from damaging.
4. Install the SST to the vehicle.
  
  Fig 7: Installing SST To Vehicle
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  SST 99099AJ000, 18679AA020
  CAUTION:
  - When installing the SST to the vehicle, do not damage the engine wiring.
  - Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg (551 lb) or more.
5. Lift the engine assembly a little bit at a time until the stud bolt of the engine mount is removed from the front crossmember.
  CAUTION:
  - To avoid the damage to the SST, apply grease or lubricant to the threaded portion.
  - To avoid the damage to the vehicle and parts, perform lifting operation a little bit at a time while checking the clearance in each part.
  - Lift the engine until the intake manifold (#4) slightly comes in contact with the A/C suction hose.
  - Insert a cloth between the intake manifold (#4) and the A/C suction hose to protect each part.
6. Install the SST between engine mount and front crossmember.
  SST 18632AA020
  
  Fig 8: Installing SST Between Engine Mount And Front Crossmember
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Removal of intake manifold protector (bank 2 side)
1. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the fuel hose bracket.
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Hose Bracket
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2. Remove 2 bolts, and remove the intake manifold protector (bank 2 side).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts (Bank 2 Side)
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Removal of ignition coil assembly (bank 2 side)
1. Disconnect 2 connectors for the ignition coil assembly.
  NOTE: Slide the connectors in the direction of the arrow using a tool such as a clip remover while pressing the spring (a) shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Assembly Connectors
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2. Remove 2 bolts, and remove 2 ignition coil assemblys.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Ignition Coil Assembly Bolts
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Removal of spark plug (bank 2 side)
1. Remove the two spark plugs.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Spark Plugs
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Removal of injector driver (Refer to INJECTOR DRIVER (FA20) )
Removal of ignition coil assembly (bank 1 side)
1. Disconnect 2 connectors for the ignition coil assembly.
  NOTE: Slide the connectors in the direction of the arrow using a tool such as a clip remover while pressing the spring (a) shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 14: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Assembly Connectors
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2. Remove 2 bolts, and remove 2 ignition coil assemblys.
  
  Fig 15: Locating Ignition Coil Assembly Bolts
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Removal of spark plug (bank 1 side)
1. Remove the two spark plugs.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Spark Plugs
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