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AIR Cleaner Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector.
2. Loosen the intake air duct clamp at the throttle body.
3. Lift the air cleaner element assembly off of the air inlet assembly locating pins.
4. Slide the air cleaner element assembly toward the fender to separate the air cleaner element assembly from the air inlet assembly.
5. Remove the air cleaner element assembly and intake air duct from the throttle body.
6. Loosen the clamp connecting the air cleaner element to the MAF/IAT sensor assembly.

NOTE: Handle the MAF sensor carefully. Do not drop the MAF sensor. Do not damage the screen located at 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 SPO P/N 12345884 lubricant or the soap based equivalent in order to aid in the installation.

7. Carefully, separate the air cleaner element assembly from the MAF/IAT sensor assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the air cleaner element.
2. Ensure the rubber locating grommets are secure in the bottom of the air cleaner element assembly.
3. Slide the locating tab on bottom of the air cleaner element assembly down into the slot in the air inlet assembly.
4. Press the air cleaner element assembly down onto the locating pins ensuring the locating grommets are secure in the bottom of the air cleaner element assembly.

NOTE:
^ Handle the MAF sensor carefully. Do not drop the MAF sensor. Do not damage the screen located at 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 SPO P/N 12345884 lubricant or the soap based equivalent in order to aid in the installation.
^ Refer to Fastener Notice in Service and Precautions.

5. Install the MAF/IAT sensor and intake air duct along with the clamps between the air cleaner element assembly and the throttle body.

Tighten
Tighten the clamps to 3 N.m (31 lb in).
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