REMOVAL

1.Remove battery. Refer to Exploded View.

2.Remove fender protector (rear). Refer to Exploded View.

3.Disconnect air pump hose at 3-way hose connector side.

- Mark with paint for a reference purpose before removal.

■ CAUTION ■
When removing hoses, never apply excessive force to prevent parts (e.g. 3-way hose connector) from damage.

4.Remove cowl top cover (RH). Refer to Exploded View.

5.Remove air pump assembly and air pump cleaner assembly, disconnecting each joints.

- Mark with paint for a reference purpose before removal.
  ■ CAUTION ■
  - Handle carefully to avoid any shock to air pump assembly and air pump cleaner assembly.
  - Never disassemble air pump assembly and air pump cleaner assembly.

6.Remove the following part before removing the air cut solenoid valve:

- Intake manifold collector: Refer to Exploded View.
  ■ CAUTION ■
  Mark the parts with paint in advance of the reinstallation to prevent misalignment between the intake manifold collector and intake manifold.
- Heater pipe and heater hose: Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

■ CAUTION ■

- Handle carefully to avoid any shock to air cut solenoid valve.
- Never disassemble air cut solenoid valve.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
■ CAUTION ■
An air cut solenoid valve malfunction may cause a backflow of exhaust gas. Therefore, install pipes with the utmost caution. Special cautions are required for installing the parts marked with an asterisk (*) shown in the exploded view. (Check that the collar pawl is thoroughly fit.)

- Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.

  Clamp tightening torque | : 1.85 N·m (0.19 kg-m, 16 in-lb)

  ■ CAUTION ■
  Never use air tool or power tools for tightening.