2004 Mazda 3 L4 Cold Air Intake Installation Guide

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

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Removal of Factory Intake 1. 2. Pull upwards to remove the engine cover. Unclip the battery cover and remove, then disconnect the negative battery cable. Disengage the plastic rivet. Slide the battery cold air vent backwards and remove from the engine compartment. Disconnect the mass air sensor electrical connection. Depress the retaining clip and disconnect the rank case vent hose from the stock intake tube. Remove the switch/sensor from the air cleaner cover. Loosen the clamp at the throttle body. Unclip the coolant hose from the air cleaner cover. Unclip the air cleaner cover and remove the complete upper air cleaner assembly. Remove the rubber retainer from the core support. Remove the lower air cleaner assembly. Unclip the wire harness from the side of the battery box. Remove the mass air sensor from the air cleaner cover. Remove the plastic clip from the crank case vent on the stock intake tube. Slide the clamps off rubber rank case vent. Remove the plastic vent from the stock intake tube. Slide the plastic clip from before back onto the crank case vent. Raise the vehicle up and support by jack stands, then remove the left front tire. Remove the four bolts and one plastic rivet from the inner valance, then remove the valance. Remove the three plastic rivets and six hex bolts on the inner valance, then pull the inner valance downward. Remove the three bolts that secure the air intake resonator to the inner fender, then remove the resonator. Secure the rubber mounted stud to the hole on the battery tray. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Install of Intake 24. Install reducer and clamps onto the throttle body. 25. Install the hose onto the vent on the intake tube. 26. Install the mass air sensor into the intake tube. 27. Slide the tube into the reducer and line up the bracket with stud, then tighten the clamps at the throttle body. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Secure the switch to the bracket (not for the 06 Mazda 5 model). Install the crank case vent into the hose on the intake tube. Reconnect the crank case vent. Install the rubber mounting stud into the resonator threaded hole. Install the reducer and clamps onto the cold air tube. From underneath the vehicle install the cold air tube. Slide the cold air tube onto the short ram tube. Secure the bracket to the tuber mounted stud. Install the filter onto the cold air tube from the underneath vehicle. Reconnect the mass air sensor. Reverse the removal process and reinstall the inner fender valance. Reinstall the front tire and torque to factory specs. Slide the vent into the core support and line up the other end with the battery box and secure with plastic rivet. 41. Reconnect the negative battery cable, then reinstall the battery cover. 42. Reinstall the engine cover. Resetting the ECU This is to be completed at your own risk. This procedure will reset the computer so that it may “learn” of your new intake. We are not to be held liable for any mishaps that you may occur while completing this process. • • Disconnect the Negative battery cable for 5 minutes. Reconnect the battery cable and false panel cover.

2007-2008 Honda VTX1300C/R/S/T Fuel Valve Diaphragm Replacement

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Filed Under (Honda) by admin on 04-01-2011

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2007-2008 model year VTX1300C/R/S/T motorcycles. The affected units have an improperly manufactured fuel valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel. Safety Consequence In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses a risk of fire. Emission Consequence Fuel evaporating into the atmosphere will result in the motorcycle no longer meeting regulations. The motorcycle may fail a state or local emissions inspection if you do not make these repairs. NOTE: Refer to section 2-7 of the 2003-2008 VTX1300C/R/S/T Service Manual for specific fuel tank removal instructions. 1. Remove the fuel tank using the procedure in the Service Manual. However, do not remove the fuel valve from the fuel tank. 2. Drain the fuel into an approved container. 3. Remove the four screws and diaphragm cover. NOTE: The diaphragm cover is under spring pressure. Do not lose the spring or screws. The countermeasure part has a paint mark near the air vent hole. 4. Replace the diaphragm, spring, cover, and screws with new parts included in the kit. Install the new diaphragm with the plastic retainer facing the diaphragm cover. NOTE: Make sure the air vent hole is facing downward towards the ground. 5. Reinstall the fuel tank using the procedures in the Service Manual. 6. Refill the fuel tank.

1997 Acura RL Dashboard Component Removal/ Installation

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Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 06-08-2010

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CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts. Instrument panel: 1. Remove the center air vent. 2. Remove the climate control unit and audio unit as an assembly (’96 – 98 models, ‘99 – 04 models). NOTE: Do not disconnect the connectors. 3. Remove the dashboard lower cover and driver’s switch trim. 4. Remove the screws, detach the clips, then carefully pull out the instrument panel in the numbered sequence. Disconnect the connector, then remove it. NOTE: Release the adhesive at the left side of the skirt carefully. 5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connections are connected properly. Dashboard lower cover: Detach the clips, then remove the dashboard lower cover. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Driver’s switch trim: 1. Remove the dashboard lower cover.

1998 Acura RL Dashboard Component Removal/ Installation

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Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 07-06-2010

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Instrument panel: 1. Remove the center air vent. 2. Remove the climate control unit and audio unit as an assembly (’96 – 98 models, ‘99 – 04 models). NOTE: Do not disconnect the connectors. 3. Remove the dashboard lower cover and driver’s switch trim. 4. Remove the screws, detach the clips, then carefully pull out the instrument panel in the numbered sequence. Disconnect the connector, then remove it. NOTE: Release the adhesive at the left side of the skirt carefully. 5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connections are connected properly. Dashboard lower cover: Detach the clips, then remove the dashboard lower cover. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Driver’s switch trim: 1. Remove the dashboard lower cover. Climate control unit and audio unit (’96 – 98 models):