Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
2. Disconnect the mass air flow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor electrical connector (4).




3. Pull up on the air cleaner assembly (1) in order to release the retainers from the air cleaner adaptor (2).




4. If necessary, loosen the MAF/IAT clamp.
5. If necessary, remove the MAF/IAT sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If necessary, install the MAF/IAT sensor.

IMPORTANT: If the MAF/IAT sensor is installed backwards, the fuel system goes rich. An arrow cast into the plastic portion of the sensor indicates proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. If necessary, tighten the MAF/IAT clamp.

Tighten the clamp to 7 N.m (62 lb in).




3. Position the air cleaner assembly (1) onto the air cleaner adaptor (2).
4. Push down on the air cleaner assembly in order to secure the assembly to the adaptor.




5. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector (4).
6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.