Removal and Installation

AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

NOTE:
Mass air flow sensor is removable under the car-mounted condition.
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to Component Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose and PCV hose.
4. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly, and air duct and resonator assembly disconnecting their joints.
- Add marks if necessary for easier installation.
5. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case if necessary.

CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with following cares.
- Never shock mass air flow sensor.
- Never disassemble mass air flow sensor.
- Never touch the sensor of the mass air flow sensor.
6. Remove resonator in fender lifting front fender protector (LH). Refer to Fender Protector Fender Protector.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air duct and resonator assembly for crack or tear.
- If anything found, replace air duct and resonator assembly.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.