Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

AIR CLEANER HOUSING

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the mass airflow connector.
2. Remove the air outlet hose from the air cleaner assembly.
3. Pry up two spring clips from front of housing cover (spring clips retain cover to housing).
4. Release housing cover from locating tabs located on rear of housing, and remove cover.
5. Remove the air cleaner element.
6. Remove the air inlet duct.
7. Remove vent tube.
8. Remove mounting nut.
9. Pulling upward, remove the air cleaner housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the air cleaner housing in vehicle.
2. Push down on the housing to engage the locking grommets.
3. Install mounting nut. Torque to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.)
4. Install vent tube.
5. Install the air cleaner element.
6. Position housing cover into housing locating tabs.
7. Pry up spring clips and lock cover to housing.
8. Install the air outlet tube.
9. Connect air intake duct.
10. Connect the mass airflow sensor connector