Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner element.
2. Remove the air cleaner lower housing screws (1).




3. Remove the hood release cable clip (1) from the air cleaner lower housing.




4. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting from the fuel rail.
5. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (3) quick connect fitting from the EVAP purge solenoid.






Important: The engine control module (ECM) electrical connector do not need to be disconnected in order to reposition the ECM.

6. Gently lift up the retaining tab (1) and remove the ECM from the bracket, reposition out of the way.




7. Remove the air cleaner lower housing.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the air cleaner lower housing to the side rail.




2. Position and install the ECM to the bracket.




3. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (3) quick connect fitting to the EVAP purge solenoid.
4. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting to the fuel rail.




5. Install the hood release cable clip (1) to the air cleaner lower housing.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the air cleaner lower housing screws (1).

Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install the air cleaner element.