Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Removal and installation steps are the same for all Ranger and Explorer vehicles even though parts may differ in appearance.

1. disconnect crankcase ventilation hose from air cleaner outlet tube .

2. Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connector.

3. Disconnect Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.

4. Loosen engine air cleaner clamp.

5. Carefully separate engine air cleaner and remove air cleaner element.

Visually check the engine air cleaner intake tube and duct for any foreign objects restricting airflow. Clean as needed.

CAUTION: Do not direct any cleaning material into the airflow passage of the (MAF) sensor.

6. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.