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Intake Manifold: Testing and Inspection

INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM INSPECTION

1. Perform the following intake-air system part inspections.

NOTE: If there is improper installation or a malfunction of an intake-air system part, it could cause poor emission, low engine output, or rough idling.

Air Hose Inspection




1. Visually inspect the following items:
- If there is any abnormality, reinstall or replace the air hose.
- Is there any looseness or disconnection of air hose and air cleaner cover connecting parts?
- Is there any looseness or disconnection of air hose and throttle body connecting parts?
- Is the hose correctly installed?
- Are there any cracks or splits in the air hose?

Hose inspection
1. Refer to the intake-air system hose routing diagram and verify that the hoses are installed in the positions.
- If there is any abnormality, install in the correct position.

2. Verify that there is no crushing, cracks, or splits on the intake air hose.
- If there is any abnormality, repair or replace the intake air hose.

Fresh-air Duct inspection
1. Remove the fresh air duct.




2. Verify that there is no damage or peeling on the heat shield gasket for the fresh air duct.
- If there is any abnormality, repair or replace the fresh air duct.

Air Cleaner Insulator inspection




1. Verify that the air cleaner insulator has been installed.
- If it has not been installed, install an air cleaner insulator.