Removal and Installation

AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove front air duct.
2.Disconnect the tube clamp at the electric throttle control actuator and at the air duct hose and resonator assembly.
3.Disconnect the blow-by hose.
4.Remove air duct hose and resonator assembly.
5.Disconnect mass air flow sensor.
6.Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case (upper), as necessary.

CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with care.
- Do not shock it.
- Do not disassemble it.
- Do not touch its sensor.
7.Disconnect the transaxle breather hose.
8.Remove bolts and pull air cleaner case (lower) upward to remove from the grommets.
9.Remove air cleaner assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX
Inspect air cleaner case (upper), air cleaner case (lower), front air duct, air duct and resonator assembly for cracks or tears. Replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX