2004-2005 Mazda RX-8 INTAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 28-02-2011

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1 STOCK INTAKE REMOVAL 1. Start by removing the engine cover. Gently lift up at the base then pull the cover towards the front of the car. 2. Remove the strut tower brace. 3. Remove the three hoses attached to the inlet tube secured to the throttle body (View B, #1). 4. Loosen hose clamp at the throttle body and the air box (View B). Then remove the inlet tube. 5. Unplug the MAF sensor and the wire mount. 6. Gently pull up on air box, but do not completely remove. Unplug the vaccum soloniod (View B, #3) and the vacuum line attached to it. 7. Disconnect the vacuum line (View B) from the intake manifold (View B, #8). 8. Unclasp and remove the vacuum assembly from the air box (View B, #3 & #4). Unclip the wire mount from the air box. STOCK INTAKE REMOVAL (CONTINUED) #1: Inlet Air Hose Stock MAF Sensor #2: Air Filter Housing Lid Location #3: VFAD Solenoid Valve #4: Vacuum Chamber #5: Air Filter Element #6: Lower Air Filter Housing #7: Fresh Air Duct #8: Intake Manifold 9. Lift up and gently remove the air box from the vehicle (View B, #2, #5, & #6) 10. Remove both front wheels to access the fender liners for bumper removal. 11. Disconnect the front fog light connectors for vehicles equiped with fog lights. 12. Remove the front side marker lights. 13. Remove the parts in the order indicated in Table A. 14. Remove the fresh air duct and vacuum assembly by removing the three plastic clips and the bolt securing it to the chassis (View B,#7). 15. Remove the fasteners (View D, A) securing the energy-absorbing foam (View D, #2) to the steel bumper support (View D, #1). 16. Remove the fasteners (View D, B) securing the front bumper retainer (View D, #3) between the steel bumper support (View D, #1) and the chassis. 17. Remove the 8 bolts (View D) securing the bumper support to the chassis and remove the bumper support. 18. Remove the stock MAF sensor from the air filter housing lid (View B, #2).

2004 Ford Freestar Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 24-02-2011

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1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-00. 2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00. 3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-00. 4. If removing the fuel tank or fuel pump module, use the special tool and siphon the fuel through the fuel filler hose into a suitable container. 5. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables. To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 7. Turn the ignition key to the ON position to pressurize the fuel system. 8. Visually inspect the fuel system for leaks. Item 3: Fuel Filler Pipe Pin-Type Retainer Removal Note 1. Remove the LH rear wheel well inner splash shield. Item 7: Fuel Filler Pipe Removal Note 1. CAUTION: Some fuel will remain in the fuel filler pipe after draining the fuel tank. Carefully drain the filler pipe into an appropriate container. Separate the fuel vapor fresh air hose from the fuel filler pipe mounting bracket. Items 9, 10 and 18: Fuel Supply and Vapor Tube Quick Connect Fittings Removal Note 1. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating the tube. NOTE: If the fuel tube or retainer clip is broken or damaged, install a new clip using a suitable fuel line disconnect tool to separate the retainer clip legs. Once the retainer clip legs have been separated, lift the clip out of the connector housing, lifting from the stamped side of the connector body. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling. Push the connector towards the tube to release pressure. Press the fuel tube quick release coupling button and pull the fuel tube to disconnect.

2004 Ford Expedition Intake Manifold 4.6L Removal

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 10-02-2011

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12. 3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03. 4. Compress the hose clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose. 5. Remove the three bolts and the appearance cover mounting bracket. 6. Disconnect the throttle body cam. 1. Disconnect the accelerator cable. 2. Disconnect the speed control actuator cable. 3. Remove the accelerator return spring. 7. Remove the accelerator cable bracket bolts and position the bracket and cables aside. 8. Disconnect the main vacuum harness. 9. Disconnect the fuel pulse damper vacuum hose. 10. Disconnect the climate control vacuum hose. 11. Remove the idle air control (IAC) fresh air hose and disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor electrical connector. 12. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid connections. 13. Disconnect the IAC and throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connectors. 14. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose and the evaporative emission canister purge valve hose and position them aside. 15. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge valve vacuum hose and remove the vacuum harness.

2005-2008 FORD F-250, F-350 SLOW FUEL FILL MIL ON WITH DTC P0191

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 06-01-2011

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ISSUE Some 2005-2008 F-Super Duty 250/350 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L 3V or 6.8L 3V engine may experience premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle, or repeated fuel shut off at the fuel station delivery nozzle with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0191. Vehicles operated in muddy or dusty environments can encounter a dirt clogged carbon canister system. More specifically, the carbon canister’s vent, fresh air box, and filters become clogged with dirt from operating in such environments. SERVICE PROCEDURE Inspect the vehicle canister system and if it found to be dirt clogged then continue with this TSB. NOTE IF THE VEHICLE’S CANISTER SYSTEM IS NOT DIRT CLOGGED, THEN PROCEED WITH NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS TSB. Vehicles with Pickup Boxes: 1. Replace the carbon canister assembly with a canister built after 10/1/2006. This canister has a revised internal filter media, and went into production on 10/1/2006. The date code is on a black sticker located on the carbon canister assembly. 2. Relocate the fresh-air intake port to a more protected location using the fresh air hose kit, for pickup applications only. 3. Replace fuel cap assembly if the vehicle was built before 5/16/2007. Vehicles with Pickup Box Removed or Chassis Cab: 1. Replace the carbon canister assembly with a canister built after 10/1/2006. This canister has a revised internal filter media, and went into production on 10/1/2006. The date code is on a black sticker located on the carbon canister assembly. 2. Relocate the fresh-air intake port to a more protected location using QVM bulletin Q-132 at the body builder’s website – https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/index.htm for fresh air intake routing recommendations. 3. Replace fuel cap assembly if the vehicle was built before 5/16/2007.

2008 Honda ACCORD – Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

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Filed Under (Honda) by admin on 03-01-2011

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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health. Avoid breathing dust particles. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner. Inspection 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. 2. Remove the rear wheels. 3. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate. 4. If any of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the rear brake pads as a set. 5. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels. Replacement 1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder. 2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. 3. Remove the rear wheels. 4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A). 5. Remove the flange bolts (B) while holding respective caliper pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot, and remove the caliper (D). Check the hose, the pin boots, and the parking brake cable boots for damage and deterioration. NOTE: Do not twist the brake hose and the parking brake cable to prevent damage. 6. Remove the pad shim (A) and the brake pads (B). 7. Remove the pad retainers (A). 8. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed. 9. Inspect the brake disc, and check for damage and cracks. 10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows and shaded area). 11. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep the assembly paste off the brake disc and the brake pads.