Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.




2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the air cleaner outlet duct from the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the 2 bolts (3) and nut (5) securing the air cleaner assembly to the wheel house (4).
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the air cleaner assembly into the engine compartment, inserting the snorkel (2) into the fender (1).
2. Install the 2 bolts (3) and nut (5) securing the air cleaner assembly to the wheel house (4).
- Tighten the air cleaner assembly bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the air cleaner assembly nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Connect the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner assembly.

Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the MAF/IAT sensor.