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Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair




AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L

1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.

2. Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the air cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.

3. If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tube from the ACL outlet pipe.

4. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the ACL outlet pipe from the throttle body.

- To install, tighten to 4 Nm {0.4 kgf-m, 35 in-lbf}.

5. Remove the ACL assembly bolt.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.

6. Release the 2 ACL feet from the rubber grommets.

- Remove the ACL and outlet pipe assembly.

NOTE:No tools are needed to remove the ACL assembly. Removal should be carried out using hands only.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:Make sure that the 2 ACL feet are seated into the rubber grommets under the ACL assembly.
NOTE:The ACL outlet pipe should be securely sealed to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

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