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Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair



Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.




2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1).

1. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor wiring harness plug (4).
2. Remove the bolt (2).
3. Remove the air intake pipe (3) from the throttle valve module.
4. Release the clamp.
5. Remove the air intake pipe (5).




Installation Procedure


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Install the air cleaner assembly.

Tighten the bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).


1. Install the air intake pipe to the air mass flow meter.

Tighten the clamp to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

2. Install the air intake pipe.
3. Connect the mass air flow meter wiring harness plug.

2. Close the hood.


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