Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose: Service and Repair

Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube from the camshaft cover fitting (1).
3. Disconnect the PCV quick disconnect (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




4. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps (1) at the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and throttle body.
5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

Installation Procedure




1. Loosely Install the air cleaner outlet duct then install the fuel injector sight shield to ensure proper clearance.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps (1) to 4 Nm (35 lb in) at the MAF/IAT sensor and throttle body.




4. Connect the PCV quick disconnect (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
5. Connect the PCV fresh air tube to the camshaft cover fitting (1).
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).