Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover by releasing the retainer clips.
3. Remove the air cleaner element.
4. Disconnect the (MAF/IAT) sensor harness connector.




5. Remove the air cleaner cover and MAF/IAT sensor by loosening the hose clamp.




6. Clear out any debris in the air cleaner tub.
7. Remove the air cleaner tub by pulling upward on the tub until the mounting grommets are free from the mounting studs.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the air cleaner tub by pressing downward on the tub until the grommets are seated on the mounting studs.
2. Insert the air cleaner element into the air cleaner tub.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the air cleaner cover and MAF/IAT sensor.

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




4. Install the air cleaner cover.
5. Fasten the air cleaner cover retainer clips.
6. Connect the MAF sensor harness connector.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.