Fuel System - Air Cleaner Case Cracked
03-061September 16, 2003
Applies To:
2001-03 Civic DX, EX, HX, LX - ALL
Cracked Air Cleaner Case
SYMPTOM
The air cleaner cover cannot be removed because the air cleaner case is cracked, allowing the nuts to spin freely in the nut tabs.
PROBABLE CAUSE
High under-hood temperature and excessive torque on the air cleaner cover bolts.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the air cleaner case and cover. Do not reuse the old cover.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 122126
Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour
Failed Part: P/N 17205-PLC-000
H/C 6451207
Defect Code: 017
Contention Code: B02
Template ID: 03-061A (Replace the case and cover)
03-061B (Replace the case, cover, and element)
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the connector from the IAT sensor.
2. Remove the three assembly mounting bolts.
3. Loosen the clamp holding the air cleaner to the throttle body. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the breather tube and clamp from the old air cleaner case.
5. Install the breather tube and clamp to the new air cleaner case, then install the air cleaner case on the vehicle.
6. Install the air cleaner element. If you are not able to reuse the original element because you cannot separate the cover from the case, install a new element.
7. Install the new air cleaner cover, and reconnect the IAT sensor.
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