Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Cleaner (19.10.05)

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Remove the LH front wheel and tire.
4. Remove the radiator splash shield.
5. Release the front ot the LH fender splash shield.
- Remove the 8 Torx bolts.
- Tie the splash shield aside.







6. Remove the front bumper air ducting.
- Remove the 7 clips.
- Release the 4 clips.







7. Remove the air intake duct.
- Release the clip.







8. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the clip.







9. Remove the air cleaner housing.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release the clip.







10. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.







Installation
1. Install the MAF sensor.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the screws.
- Install the new O-ring seals.
2. Install the air cleaner housing.
- Secure in the clip.
- Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft)
3. Install the air intake duct.
- Secure in the clip.
4. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the air ducting.
- Install the clips.
- Secure the clips.
6. Install the radiator splash shield.
7. Install the fender splash shield.
- Tighten the Torx bolts.
8. Install the wheel and tire.
9. Connect the battery ground cable.