Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. WARNING: Never remove the coolant expansion tank pressure cap under any circumstances while the engine is operating. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid hot coolant or steam blowing out of the cooling system, use extreme care when removing the coolant expansion
tank pressure cap. Wait until the engine has cooled down, then insulate the coolant pressure cap with a suitable cloth and slowly loosen
the coolant expansion tank pressure cap until the cooling system pressure is released. Do not remove the coolant expansion tank pressure
cap. Step back while the pressure is released from the system. When all of the pressure has been released slowly remove the coolant
expansion tank pressure cap (still with the suitable cloth in position) from the coolant expansion tank. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
Release the cooling system pressure.
Remove the coolant expansion tank pressure cap.
4. Disconnect the intake tube from the throttle body.
Remove the two bolts which secure the intake tube to the throttle body.
Disconnect the intake tube from the throttle body.
5. Disconnect the air cleaner cover.
Release the five clips which secure the air cleaner cover.
