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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement



Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube quick connect fitting from the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
3. Reposition the tube out of the way.




4. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps (1, 2) at the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and throttle body.
5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct bolt (5).
6. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct spacer (4) and insulator (5), if required.
7. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.



Installation Procedure





1. Position and install the air cleaner outlet duct to the MAF/IAT sensor and the throttle body.
2. Position the air cleaner outlet duct insulator (5) and spacer (4), if required.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the air cleaner outlet duct bolt (5).

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps (1, 2) at the MAF/IAT sensor and throttle body.

Tighten the clamp to 4 N.m (35 lb in).





5. Position the PCV tube.
6. Connect the PCV fresh air tube quick connect fitting to the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service)
7. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).