jlashley2001ss

iTrader: (5)

how the heck u change the drivers side air check valve?

2001NBMZ28

Loosen the hose clamp, slide the hose off, unscrews from the metal air pipe (use one wrench to hold the pipe - and another to unscrew it). You can also remove the two bolts holding the pipe to the exhaust manifold if it's really tight, that way you can do it off the car.

jlashley2001ss

iTrader: (5)

yeah but by removing the bolts at the manifolds will the gasket still be good to reuse?

2001NBMZ28

I've removed the passenger side a couple times for plug changes, never had a problem. If you want to be safe you can pick the gaskets up at the dealer - think I paid about $7 for 6 of them. PN is 12553617.

jlashley2001ss

iTrader: (5)

aight getting this check valve off is a BITCH!!!!!!!! i took the air pipe off and tried that way and still couldnt get that sum bitch to break loose.

2001NBMZ28

Yeah, sometimes they're on tight, that's why I suggested removing the pipe. If you have a bench vise it's easier, if not use two large cresent wrenches for leverage.