Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER (ACL)





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the air flow sensor connector.
2. Remove the air intake hose and air duct connected to the air cleaner.
3. Remove the three bolts attaching the air cleaner mounting brackets.
4. Detach the air cleaner.
5. Remove the air flow sensor from the air intake hose.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the air flow sensor wires.

INSPECTION
1. Check the air intake hose, air cleaner cover for damage.





2. Check the air duct for damage.





3. Check the air cleaner element for restriction, contamination or damage.
If the element is slightly restricted, remove dust and debris by blowing compressed air from the inside of the element. Replace the element if it cannot be cleaned.

INSTALLATION
Install the air cleaner assembly following the reverse order of removal.