Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Induction System:

REMOVAL

1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.

2. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from mass airflow sensor.

3. Remove engine air cleaner-to-battery tray retaining bolt.

NOTE: Engine air cleaner and engine air intake resonator may be removed together by removing resonator-to-fender retaining bolt.

4. If engine air intake resonator is not being removed, unfasten air cleaner cover retaining clips and remove cover. Remove air cleaner element and reach inside to disconnect resonator to air cleaner locking tabs.

5. Remove air cleaner body.

INSTALLATION

1. Position air cleaner body on battery tray. Ensure that mounting grommet is installed with metal side up and locating boss is firmly seated in battery tray grommet.

NOTE: Ensure engine air intake resonator tabs are fully locked into air cleaner body opening.

2. Install bolt through grommet (metal side up) into nut in battery tray. Tighten retaining bolt to 4.5-6.3 Nm (38-56 lb in).

3. Install air cleaner element, if removed.

4. Install air cleaner cover, if required. Make sure rear of cover is fully engaged in body. Close retaining clamps.

5. Install air cleaner outlet tube.

6. Connect engine control sensor wiring connector to mass airflow sensor.

7. Start engine and check for vacuum leaks around both ends of air cleaner outlet tube.