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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor (MAF).
  2. Remove the accelerator cable from the cable guide wire.
  3. Remove the auxiliary intake air control solenoid from the air cleaner cover. Refer to Auxiliary Intake Air Control Solenoid Replacement .
  4. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the air cleaner cover. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  5. Remove the EVAP canister vent valve from the air cleaner cover. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the auxiliary intake air control system.

  7. Object Number: 847992  Size: SH
  8. Release the two retaining clips (3).
  9. Loosen the air inlet duct clamp (1).
  10. Disconnect the air inlet duct at the throttle body (1).

  11. Object Number: 847995  Size: SH
  12. Remove the air cleaner upper assembly (2).
  13. Remove the air cleaner element (3).
  14. Remove the 3 bolts (5) from the air cleaner lower assembly.
  15. Remove the air cleaner lower assembly (4) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 847995  Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner lower assembly (4) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Secure the air cleaner lower assembly to the vehicle with 3 bolts (5).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  5. Install the air cleaner element (3) into the air cleaner lower assembly (4).
  6. Install the air cleaner upper assembly (2) onto the air cleaner lower assembly (4).

  7. Object Number: 847992  Size: SH
  8. Secure the air cleaner upper assembly (2) with the two retaining clips (3).
  9. Connect the air inlet duct to the throttle body (1).
  10. Secure the air inlet duct with the hose clamp.
  11. Connect the vacuum hoses of the auxiliary intake air control system.
  12. Install the auxiliary intake air control solenoid to the air cleaner cover. Refer to Auxiliary Intake Air Control Solenoid Replacement .
  13. Install the EVAP canister purge valve to the air cleaner cover. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  14. Install the EVAP canister vent valve to the air cleaner cover. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  15. Connect the MAF sensor.
  16. Install the accelerator cable into the cable guide wire.