Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Induction System:

REMOVAL

1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.

2. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT).

3. Remove engine air cleaner-to-battery tray retaining bolt.

NOTE: Engine air cleaner and engine air intake resonator may be removed together by removing resonator-to-fender retaining nut.

4. If engine intake air resonator is not being removed, unfasten engine air cleaner cover retaining clips and remove cover. Remove air cleaner element and reach inside to disconnect resonator to air cleaner locking tabs.

5. Remove engine air cleaner.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Make sure engine air intake resonator tabs are fully locked into air cleaner body opening.

1. Position engine air cleaner on battery tray. Make sure that mounting grommet is installed with metal side up and locating boss is firmly seated in battery tray grommet.

2. Install bolt through grommet (metal side up) into nut in battery tray. Tighten retaining bolt to 3-5 N-m (27-44 lb-in).

3. Install air cleaner element, if removed.

4. Install engine air cleaner cover, if required. Make sure rear of cover is fully engaged in body. Close retaining clamps.

5. Install air cleaner outlet tube.

6. Connect engine control sensor wiring connector to Mass Air Flow Sensor and Intake Air Temperature Sensor.

7. Start engine and check for vacuum leaks around both ends of air cleaner outlet tube.