Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Loosen the clamp securing the mass air flow (MAF) sensor to the air cleaner housing cover.




2. Remove the MAF sensor from the air cleaner housing and position the sensor aside.




3. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting nut.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing by pulling upward until the mounting studs are free from the housing grommets.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the air cleaner housing by pressing downward on the housing until the grommets are seated on the mounting studs.




2. Install the air cleaner housing mounting nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Insert the MAF sensor into the air cleaner housing cover.

NOTE: Refer to Mass Air Flow (MAF) Handling Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Secure the air cleaner housing to the MAF sensor.

Tighten the MAF sensor clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).