Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT





Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover.
^ This work is unnecessary when parts located forward of mass air flow sensor are removed/installed.

2. Remove air duct (inlet).
3. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor assembly and air duct/resonator assembly disconnecting their joints.
^ Add marks as necessary for easier installation.

5. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case.

CAUTION: Handle mass air flow sensor with care.
^ Do not shock it.
^ Do not disassemble it.
^ Do not touch its sensor.

6. Remove resonator in the fender, lifting left fender protector.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the following.
^ Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
^ To position air cleaner case, refer to "Changing Air Cleaner Filter".