Removal Procedure
- Loosen the air duct clamp at the throttle
body.
- Remove the duct from the throttle body.
- Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover (3).
- Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
connector.
- Remove the air intake resonator and duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
.
- Remove the PCM.
- Remove the 3 screws securing the air cleaner assembly to the vehicle
and remove the assembly.
Installation Procedure
Important: An improperly installed air cleaner or a
distorted or missing intake air duct may cause a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) to
set. Ensure that the air cleaner assembly and intake air duct is installed correctly
and that there are no kinks or folds in the intake air duct. Debris in the air cleaner
assembly or MAF sensor inlet screen, that may distort air flow can set a DTC.
- Install the air cleaner assembly into the
vehicle and secure the air cleaner assembly with the 3 attaching screws.
- Install the PCM.
- Install the air intake resonator and duct.
- Reconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
- Install the PCM cover (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the air duct to the throttle body.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp assembly to 3 N·m
(27 lb in).