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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Notice: DO NOT remove any constant tension clamp retaining a bellow to an air cleaner elbow. Once a constant tension clamp is removed, the integrity of the clamp is damaged. The sealing joint between a bellow and the air cleaner bellow should not be broken. Once this joint is broken, the air cleaner duct assembly must be replaced.

    Notice: Handle the MAF/IAT sensor carefully. Do not drop the MAF/IAT sensor. Do not damage the screen located at the air inlet end of the MAF/IAT. Do not touch the sensing elements. Do not allow solvents and lubricants to come in contact with the sensing elements. Use a small amount of SPO P/N 12345884 lubricant or the soap based equivalent in order to aid in the installation.

  1. Open the hood.

  2. Object Number: 910619  Size: SH
  3. If equipped, disconnect the mass airflow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.

  4. Object Number: 799723  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the clamp and remove the air cleaner bellow from the air cleaner assembly .
  6. If equipped, disconnect the filter minder hose from port and retainer. Position the hose out of the way.

  7. Object Number: 799728  Size: SH
  8. Remove the air cleaner assembly retaining nut.

  9. Object Number: 799726  Size: SH
  10. Remove the air cleaner assembly retaining bolt .
  11. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 799728  Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner assembly to the air cleaner assembly mounting bracket .
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (4 lb ft).


    Object Number: 799723  Size: SH
  3. Install the inlet air duct assembly on to the air cleaner assembly .
  4. Tighten the clamps on both the inlet and outlet duct of the air cleaner assembly .

  5. Object Number: 910619  Size: SH
  6. If equipped, connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
  7. If equipped, connect the filter minder hose and position the hose into the retainer.