VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR ROD OPERATION REFERENCE
VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
3. Remove the throttle body. (See
INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
4. Disconnect the quick release connector (Type A) (See
QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR
(EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
5. Remove the plug hole plate. (See
PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
6. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel
from spilling from the fuel system. (See
BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF]
.)
7. Remove the service hole cover.
1. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side). (See
FRONT
SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Remove the wiper arm. (See
WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See
COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Remove the side cowl grille. (See
SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5. Remove the service hole cover. (See
EGR VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
8. Remove the harness bracket.
Vacuum kPa {mmHg, inHg}
Rod movement
Below -2.7 {-21, -0.9}
Not operate
Above -33.4 {-251, -9.89}
Fully pulled
WARNING:
A hot engine and intake-air system can cause severe burns. Turn off
the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the intake-air
system.
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are
dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always
complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure", while referring to the
"BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF] ".
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - MX-5 Miata
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