Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling
3. Remove the rear body panel; then remove the cargo box. 4. Remove the two screws securing the heat shield to the radiator/cooling fan assembly.
! WARNING Whenever the fuel hoses are removed (other than for pressure testing), the battery must be disconnected to prevent inadvertent activation of the electronic fuel pump.
! WARNING Whenever any maintenance or inspection is performed on the fuel system during which there may be fuel leakage, there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc., in the area.
SPECIAL TOOLS
WC351B
A number of special tools must be available to the technician when performing service procedures in this section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appropriate tool description.
5. Remove the two upper radiator support mounting screws; then, while holding the heat shield away from the radiator, tip the radiator back and secure with an appropriate holding strap such as a tarp strap.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the chart below, and capitalized. Description
p/n
Oil Pressure Test Kit
0644-495
Tachometer
0644-275
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Service Department. TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Verify that the electric fuel pump is operating by listening for a “whirring” sound for approximately three seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If no sound can be heard, see FUEL PUMP/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR in Electrical System. 2. Check for a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on the LCD. If the light is flashing, see EFI Diagnostic System in Electrical System.
WC212
6. Remove the air filter housing strap. Loosen the air filter to throttle body clamp and pull the air filter assembly away from the throttle body; then disconnect the ISC, TMAP, and TPS connectors.
3. Make sure there is sufficient, clean gas in the gas tank.
Throttle Body REMOVING
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position; then remove the ignition switch key.
! WARNING Do not turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the hoses removed. Gasoline will be pumped by the electric fuel pump causing a safety hazard.
2. Remove the left and right seats; then remove the battery cover and disconnect the battery.
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WC206B
7. Loosen the throttle body to intake clamp and remove the throttle body from the intake boot; then remove the screw from the throttle arm cover and disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body.
