Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: When removing or installing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) the ignition must be turned off.
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the screws from the air cleaner top cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner top cover.
NOTE:
- Refer to Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice in Service Precautions.
- Refer to PCM and ESD Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Carefully remove the PCM from the air cleaner housing and carefully position the PCM aside protecting the PCM from electrostatic discharge and/or impact.
5. Remove the air cleaner element.
6. Remove the screws securing the air cleaner assembly to the radiator support.
7. Remove the nut, if equipped, from the stud on the inner fender.
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the air cleaner assembly to the engine compartment over the stud on the inner fender.
IMPORTANT: VIN K has a black drain tube under the PCM housing and a black inlet area.
2. Inspect to see that the coolant recovery hose is not trapped under the air cleaner assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the screws securing the air cleaner assembly to the radiator support.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
4. Secure the air cleaner assembly to the stud on the inner fender with the nut, if equipped.
4.1. Push to secure the nut.
4.2. Assure that the nut is fully seated.
IMPORTANT: The outlet of the air cleaner assembly and the intake air duct must be lined up to the throttle body when completely installed. Misalignment may cause incorrect air flow readings resulting in MIL illumination or a driveability concern.
5. Install the air cleaner element.
6. Carefully Install the PCM into the air cleaner housing.
7. Install the air cleaner top cover.
8. Install the screws in the air cleaner top cover.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).