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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 cover. Exploded View.
2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
3. Remove air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly and air duct by disconnecting their joints.
- Add matching marks, if necessary for easier installation.
4. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case, if necessary.

CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor according to the following instructions.
- Never impact it.
- Never disassemble it.
- Never touch its sensor.
5. Disconnect PCV hose from air duct.
6. Remove air duct.
7. Remove air cleaner filter.
8. Remove air cleaner case (lower).
9. Remove adapter.
10. If remove resonator (location in wheel house), refer to following.
a. Remove LH front wheel and tire.
b. Remove fender protector. Exploded View.
c. Remove resonator.

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

Clamp tightening torque : 4.5 N-m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)