Air Injection Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR INLET VALVE AND PUMP MOTOR

CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, obtain the correct radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.

REMOVING
- Make sure ignition is switched OFF.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove cover above radiator.
- Remove Air Cleaner (ACL).
- Remove headlights.
- Loosen lock carrier (radiator support) with attachments and pull forward slightly.

CAUTION:
- On vehicles with air conditioning, DO NOT open the A/C refrigerant circuit.

- Make sure that A/C refrigerant lines and hoses are NOT stretched, kinked or bent.

- Remove clamps from A/C refrigerant lines.
- Release tension in poly-ribbed belt, and remove tensioning roller.
- Remove Generator.
- Remove Intake Air hose from AIR Pump Motor (V101), and remove pressure hose between AIR Inlet Valve and AIR Pump Motor.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from AIR Inlet Valve.
- Disconnect dipstick tube from lower intake manifold.
- Disconnect AIR Inlet Valve from cylinder head.
- Disconnect 2-pin connectors from AIR Pump Motor and AIR Solenoid Valve (N112).
- Disconnect AIR Pump Motor from lifting eye.

INSTALLING
- Install in reverse order of removal.