Intake Air Systems

INTAKE AIR SYSTEMS

The intake air system provides clean air to the engine, optimizes air flow and reduces unwanted induction noise. The intake air system consists of an air cleaner assembly, resonator assemblies and hoses. The main component of the intake air system is the air cleaner assembly. The air cleaner assembly houses the air cleaner element that removes potential engine contaminants, particularly abrasive types. The MAF sensor is attached internally or externally to the air cleaner assembly and measures the quantity of air delivered to the engine combustion chamber. The MAF sensor can be serviced or replaced as an individual component. The intake air system also contains a sensor that measures the intake air temperature which may also be integrated with the MAF sensor. Air induction resonators are part of the intake air housing (i.e., conical air cleaner). The function of an air induction resonator is to reduce induction noise. The air induction components are connected to each other and to the throttle body assembly with hoses.