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shogun

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An AutoZone code reader won't be able to access manufacturer-specific codes, or the ABS system.

Is it then safe to say that the cylinder error it pulled for me is not correct either?? and another thing, is there a specific way to remove the surge tank to get to the coils? or is it str8 forward, i am going to try this this coming weekend
 
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Like Paul said, the misfire code is an OBD-II code, which AutoZone can read.

Let's see, for the surge tank removal, there's:

1. Passenger side bracket between LIM and surge tank, by fuel lines

2. Driver's side bracket between TB and surge tank

3. Two brackets between rear head and surge tank. These are the hardest things in the whole process to disconnect. Unbolt the top part at the surge tank, loosen the bottom half on the head, and swign down out of the way.

4. Vacuum line from surge tank to FPR (Fuel Pressure Regulator)

5. Vacuum line from PCV to surge tank, by TB

6. Vacuum line from vacuum manifold (by CC actuator) to surge tank. I've found it easier to disconnect at the manifold rather than on the back of the surge tank.

7. Bracket holding the DPFE (Differential Pressure Feedback, EGR) sensor on back of surge tank.

8. EGR vavle. I usually disconnect the pipe from teh valve, and leave the valve on teh surge tank.

9. Vacuum lines from DPFE to EGR, surge tank.

10. Nine couplers (eight for the runners, one for the TB).

I think that's it. Sounds a lot more difficult than it is; the vast majority of disconnects are extremely simple and quick. The rear surge tank brackets and the EGR are the hardest. Most people never reconnect the rear surge tank brackets to the rear head because they are so difficult.
 

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Take out the four el cheapo plastic screws. Which probably will break and are available at the HELP section of most autoparts stores. Or use #10 x 1.25" black phillips head weather guard screws. There is also a small hex head screws on the outside end that needs removed.

Then the lower cowling is held in by two hex head screws .
 
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