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Engine Removal (cont'd)

5-45prose procedure

Distributor removal differs by engine: DOHC and SOHC mounting shown separately; both use 8 x 1.25 mm bolts at 24 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 lb-ft).

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  1. 8
    Relieve fuel pressure by slowly loosening the service bolt on the fuel filter about one turn. (Section 6).
    Do not smoke while working on fuel system. Keep open flame away from work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.
    CAUTION: Before disconnecting any fuel line, the fuel pressure should be relieved as described above.
    CAUTION: Place a shop towel over the fuel filler to prevent pressurized fuel from spraying over the engine.
    Fuel filter / fuel feed pipe area at the engine showing the service bolt, sealing washers, banjo bolt, fuel filter, vacuum hose and fuel hose, with an instruction to disconnect the connectors.
  2. 9
    Disconnect the engine compartment harness connectors, battery wires and transmission ground cable.
    Engine compartment showing the under-hood relay box, engine compartment harness connectors, battery wires and transmission ground cable to be disconnected.
  3. 10
    Disconnect the engine wire connectors and spark plug wires.
    Engine view showing the distributor and engine wire connectors / spark plug wires to be disconnected.
  4. 11
    Remove the cap and bolts, then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
    DOHC distributor mounting detail showing the distributor, O-ring (replace) and mounting bolts.
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