Air Cleaner Housing: Service and Repair

Air Cleaner

Removal

NOTE:
LH air cleaner procedure shown, RH is similar.
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the LH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
3 Remove the radiator splash shield. For additional information, refer to Radiator Splash Shield Radiator Splash Shield

4 Release the front to the LH fender splash shield.
- Remove the 8 Torx bolts.
- Tie the splash shield aside.

5 Remove the front bumper air ducting.
- Remove the 7 clips.
- Release the 4 clips.
6 Disconnect the intake air resonator.
- Release the clip.

7 Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.

8 Disconnect the intake air duct.

9 Remove the air cleaner housing.
- Remove the bolt.
- Release from the locating grommet.

10
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor assembly.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

11
NOTE:
Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.
Remove the air cleaner insert.

Installation
1 Install the air cleaner insert.
2 Install the MAF sensor assembly.
- Clean the components.
- Install the O-ring seal.
- Tighten the screws.
3 Install the air cleaner housing.
- Clean the components.
- Secure in the grommet.
- Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft)
4 Connect the intake air duct.
5 Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
6 Connect the intake air resonator.
- Clean the components.
- Secure with the clip.
7 Install the air ducting.
- Install the clips.
- Secure the clips.
8 Secure the fender splash shield.
- Tighten the Torx bolts.
9 Install the radiator splash shield. For additional information, refer to Radiator Splash Shield Radiator Splash Shield

10 Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair