Engine Bay Access

[eazrider]

New owner of a 2003 Itasca Horizon 36LD, 330 hp cat DP. How do I access the engine compartment from inside the coach?

 

[Neal]

My Newmar has a removable floor panel. Very obvious to see so if you don't see such you may not have one.

 

[J&JD]

From the manufacturer:

These covers are only removed if a complete view of the engine is needed for inspection, or for replacement or adjustment of upper engine parts. The engine top covers are located beneath the rear bed and wardrobe, depending on model.

Take precautions to protect carpet and interior furnishings when removing engine covers. The undersides of the metal engine covers could contain deposits of oil and fuel or other engine fluids and substances that could damage fabrics and interior furnishings.


Models with “North-South” Beds
(Lengthwise to Coach)
• Remove the mattress from the bed and set aside in another area of the coach.
• Remove the screws that fasten the foot end of the bed board down to the bed base. (NOTE: If bed is designed for storage below bed board, these screws will not be present.)
• Lift the hinged bed board upward against wall. Support the bed board with a suitable prop item as shown.


CAUTION

A falling bed board can injure. Assure the bed is properly supported.
Refer to instructions for propping the bed board.

• Remove fasteners from metal engine covers and set covers aside.


Models with “East-West” Beds
(Crosswise to Coach)
• Remove the mattress from the bed and set aside in another area of the coach.
• Remove the screws that fasten the foot end of the bed board down to the bed base. (NOTE: If bed is designed for storage below bed board, these screws will not be present.)
• Lift the hinged bed board upward against wall. Support the bed board with a suitable prop item as shown.


CAUTION

A falling bed board can injure. Assure the bed is properly supported.
Refer to instructions for propping the bed board.

• Remove the screws that fasten the wardrobe steps beside the bed, then remove the step cover and set aside.
• Remove fasteners from metal engine covers and set covers aside.