Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Cleaner (19.10.05)

Removal

NOTE: LH air cleaner procedure shown, RH is similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove the LH front wheel and tire.
3. Remove the radiator splash shield.
4. Release the front ot the LH fender splash shield.
- Remove the 8 Torx bolts.
- Tie the splash shield aside.







5. Remove the front bumper air ducting.
- Remove the 7 clips.
- Release the 4 clips.







6. Disconnect the intake air resonator.
- Release the clip.
7. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.







8. Disconnect the intake air duct.







9. Remove the air cleaner housing.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release from the locating grommet.







10. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor assembly.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.







11. Remove the air cleaner insert.

NOTE: Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.







Installation
1. Install the air cleaner insert.
2. Install the MAF sensor assembly.
- Clean the components.
- Install the O-ring seal.
- Tighten the screws.
3. Install the air cleaner housing.
- Clean the components.
- Secure in the grommet.
- Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft)
4. Connect the intake air duct.
5. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
6. Connect the intake air resonator.
- Clean the components.
- Secure with the clip.
7. Install the air ducting.
- Install the clips.
- Secure the clips.
8. Secure the fender splash shield.
- Tighten the Torx bolts.
9. Install the radiator splash shield.
10. Install the wheel and tire.