Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the fastener from the coolant tank.
2. Remove the coolant tank and set aside.
3. Remove the 3 bolts from the support brace and remove the brace.
4. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
5. Loosen the 2 clamps on the AIR intake duct/MAF sensor assembly.
6. Remove the air inlet duct/MAF sensor assembly (1).
7. Unsnap the 2 latches and remove the air cleaner housing cover (2).
8. Remove the air filter element (3).
9. Unsnap the latch on the upper cover and remove the cover.
10. Carefully remove the powertrain control module (PCM) leaving the 2 harnesses connected and set aside.
11. Remove the 2 bolts (2) from the air cleaner assembly and remove the housing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the air cleaner housing on the stud (3).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the 2 bolts (1) through the housing.
Tighten
Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Carefully install the PCM into the housing.
4. Install the upper cover and snap in to place.
5. Install the air cleaner element (3) and air cleaner cover (2) and snap them in place.
6. Install the air inlet duct/MAF sensor assembly (1) and tighten the 2 clamps.
7. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
8. Position the support brace and install the 3 bolts.
9. Install the coolant tank and install the retaining fastener.