AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Disconnect the air hose. (See AIR HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

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3.  Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.

4.  Remove the air cleaner.

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Note
•  Verify that the two air cleaner supports are securely installed to the rubber grommet under the air cleaner.
•  To prevent unmeasured air from entering the engine, securely seal the air hose.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Air cleaner installation bolt tightening torque
7.9—11.7 N·m {81—119 kgf·cm, 70—103 in·lbf}
Air hose clamp tightening torque
2.5—3.4 N·m {26—34 kgf·cm, 23—30 in·lbf}