Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement (Service and Repair).
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. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
5. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (3) quick connect fitting from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).





Note: 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. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
4. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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

Tighten the screws to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

7. Install the air cleaner element. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement (Service and Repair).