if it is a 4wd you need to remove the engine from the vehicle
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remove the glove box lid, you will find the filter behind it.
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The short answer is: * remove vacuum lines * remove plug wires * detach throttle cables from linkage * remove spark plugs * remove 4 large hex nuts * remove washer/seals found beneatch hex nuts * remove valve cover