Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
2. Remove the 3 bolts from the inner fender brace and remove the brace.
3. Loosen the clamp securing the air intake duct to the air cleaner housing.
4. Carefully remove the air intake duct from the throttle body and air cleaner housing (1).
5. Remove the screws (2) from the air cleaner housing sections.
6. Remove the air cleaner housing cover assembly (1).
7. Without disconnecting the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors, remove the PCM (4) and the harness from the PCM housing (3).




8. Carefully remove the PCM housing (1) by pulling the housing from the 2 rubber grommets in the engine compartment. Inspect the assembly for signs of damage and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Carefully reinstall the PCM housing by pushing the housing into the 2 rubber grommets (2) in the engine compartment.




2. Carefully reinstall the PCM (4) and harness into the PCM housing (3).
3. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover assembly (1).
4. Reinstall the screws (2) into the air cleaner housing sections.
5. Carefully reinstall the air intake duct to the throttle body and air cleaner housing (1).
6. Tighten the clamp securing the air intake duct to the air cleaner housing (1).
7. Reposition the inner fender brace and reinstall the 3 bolts.