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Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair



Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe.
2. Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.




5. Remove the air cleaner assembly front bolt.
6. Firmly tug on the air cleaner lower assembly in order to disengage the air cleaner from the studs.
7. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the air cleaner assembly to the vehicle.
2. Position the air cleaner assembly over the studs. Firmly press down over the studs in order to engage the air cleaner to the studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the air cleaner assembly front bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the MAF sensor.
5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
6. Install the charge air cooler outlet pipe.
7. Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe.