To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Disconnect the negative cable (A) from the battery.
Loosen the drain plug and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap (A) to speed draining.
Remove the engine cover (A).
Remove the radiator grill upper guard (A).
Disconnect the AFS connector (A) and breather hose (B) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).
Disconnect the LH oxygen sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the RH oxygen sensor connector (A).
Remove the oil level gauge tube (A).
Remove the LH side coolant pipe and hose (A).
Remove the throttle body coolant hose & pipe (A) and the RH side coolant pipe (B).
Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold stay bolt (A).
Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold heat protector (A).
Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold (A).