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Air Cleaner




Air Cleaner - 3.5L

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.

2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe from the ACL.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

3. Remove the 2 bolts from the ACL assembly.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

4. NOTE: No tools are required to remove the ACL assembly. Removal should be carried out using hands only.

Separate the 2 ACL feet from the rubber grommets and remove the ACL assembly.

5. 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.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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