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Air Cleaner Upper Housing Replacement (LWE)




Air Cleaner Upper Housing Replacement (1.8L LWE)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor / intake air temperature sensor wiring harness plug (2).

2. Unclip the engine control module (ECM) wiring harness (3) from the air cleaner housing.

3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

4. Remove the secondary air injection pump inlet hose (4) from the air cleaner upper housing.




5. Remove the mass airflow sensor (3) from the air cleaner upper housing (2). Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Remove the 6 air cleaner housing cover bolts (1).

7. Remove the air cleaner upper housing (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the air cleaner upper housing (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 6 air cleaner housing cover bolts (1) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

3. Install the mass airflow sensor (3) to the air cleaner upper housing (2). Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.




4. Install the air cleaner outlet duct (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

5. Install the secondary air injection pump inlet hose (4) to the air cleaner upper housing.

6. Connect the mass airflow sensor / intake air temperature sensor wiring harness plug (2).

7. Clip in the ECM wiring harness (3) the air cleaner housing.