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Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
2. Remove the left inner fender brace (5).
3. Remove the 2 screws (6) that are holding the air cleaner element housing to the powertrain control module (PCM) housing.




4. Remove the air cleaner housing cover (1) from the air cleaner housing.
5. Without disconnecting the PCM connectors, remove the PCM (4) from the air cleaner housing (3).
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly by pulling the housing away from the rubber grommets in the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the air cleaner assembly by pushing the housing into the rubber grommets in the engine compartment.
2. Install the PCM (4) into the air cleaner housing (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the air cleaner housing cover (1) to the air cleaner housing (3).




4. Install the air cleaner housing cover screws (6).

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

5. Install the inner fender brace (5).
6. Install the inner fender brace bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

7. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
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