AIR Cleaner Assembly Replacement
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Loosen the clamp securing the mass air flow (MAF) sensor to the air cleaner housing cover.
2. Remove the MAF sensor from the air cleaner housing and position the sensor aside.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting nut.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing by pulling upward until the mounting studs are free from the housing grommets.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the air cleaner housing by pressing downward on the housing until the grommets are seated on the mounting studs.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the air cleaner housing mounting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
NOTE:
^ Handle the MAF sensor carefully.
^ Do not drop the MAF sensor in order to prevent damage to the MAF sensor.
^ Do not damage the screen located on the air inlet end of the MAF.
^ Do not touch the sensing elements.
^ Do not allow solvents and lubricants to come in contact with the sensing elements.
^ Use a small amount of a soap based solution in order to aid in the installation.
3. Insert the MAF sensor into the air cleaner housing cover.
4. Secure the air cleaner housing to the MAF sensor.
Tighten
Tighten the MAF sensor clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).