Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the left front fender brace.
2. Remove the air cleaner element and cover.
3. Remove the screws from the upper air cleaner housing (4) and remove the housing from the vehicle.
Important: You do not need to disconnect the PCM wiring harness.
4. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) from the lower air cleaner housing.
5. Pull the lower air cleaner housing from the rubber insulators.
6. Remove any loose debris found laying in the base of the air cleaner.
7. Inspect the air cleaner and replace if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Press the lower air cleaner housing (4) into the rubber insulators.
2. Install the powertrain control module (PCM) in the lower air cleaner housing.
3. Align the upper air cleaner housing by inserting the tabs into the air cleaner lower housing.
Note: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the screws through the upper housing into the lower air cleaner housing.
Tighten
Tighten the air cleaner housing screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
5. Install the air cleaner element and cover.
6. Install the left front fender brace.