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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: 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.


    Object Number: 1864637  Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.

  3. Object Number: 1867348  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp (1) at the air cleaner assembly.

  5. Object Number: 1867388  Size: SH
  6. Remove the air cleaner filter restriction gage front tube (1) from the air cleaner lower housing, if equipped.

  7. Object Number: 1867349  Size: SH
  8. Remove the air cleaner assembly bolt (1) and nut (2).
  9. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the outlet duct and the vehicle.

  10. Object Number: 1867352  Size: SH
  11. Remove the air cleaner support bolts, if required.

  12. Object Number: 1867735  Size: SH
  13. Remove the air cleaner support stud, if required.

  14. Object Number: 1867355  Size: SH
  15. Remove the air cleaner support nuts, if required.
  16. Remove the air cleaner support, if required.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1867355  Size: SH
  1. Install the air cleaner support, if required.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the air cleaner support nuts, if required.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1867735  Size: SH
  5. Install the air cleaner support stud, if required.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the stud to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1867352  Size: SH
  7. Install the air cleaner support bolts, if required.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1867349  Size: SH
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly to the outlet duct and the vehicle.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly bolt (1) and nut (2).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt/nut to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 1867388  Size: SH
  12. Install the air cleaner filter restriction gage front tube (1) to the air cleaner lower housing, if equipped.

  13. Object Number: 1867348  Size: SH
  14. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp (1) at the air cleaner assembly.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1864637  Size: SH
  16. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  17. Open the hood.