Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: If the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is installed backwards, the system will go rich. An arrow cast into the plastic portion of the sensor indicates proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.

1. Remove the fasteners from the air cleaner duct assembly.
2. Remove the clamp from the inter air intake duct.
3. Remove the air intake duct from the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the upper radiator support.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


CAUTION: Verify that the radiator air deflector is in position before installing an air cleaner assembly. Improper installation may allow water intrusion which could damage the engine.


1. Install the fasteners to the air cleaner assembly.
2. Position the air cleaner assembly to the upper radiator support.
3. Secure the air cleaner assembly to the radiator support.
4. Connect the clamp assembly to the front of the inter air intake duct and install on air cleaner duct assembly. Force the duct forward until the duct assembly flange contacts the forward edge of the duct, air cleaner assembly.