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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 208241  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

  2. Object Number: 208553  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) and mass airflow (MAF) sensors electrical connectors, if equipped with the 5.7L engine.

  4. Object Number: 208569  Size: SH
  5. Remove the air intake duct resonator, if equipped with the 5.7L engine.

  6. Object Number: 208554  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector, if equipped with the 3.8L engine.

  8. Object Number: 208572  Size: SH
  9. Remove the air intake duct resonator, if equipped with the 3.8L engine.

  10. Object Number: 245337  Size: SH
  11. Release the retaining strap latches.
  12. Lift the top of the air cleaner housing off.
  13. Remove the air filter element.

  14. Object Number: 221697  Size: SH
  15. Remove the air cleaner / radiator support bolts.
  16. Remove the radiator support.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 221697  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator support.
  2. Install the air cleaner / radiator support bolts
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 208572  Size: SH
  4. Install the air intake duct resonator, if equipped with the 3.8L engine.

  5. Object Number: 208554  Size: SH
  6. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector, if equipped with the 3.8L engine.

  7. Object Number: 208569  Size: SH
  8. Install the air intake duct resonator, if equipped with the 5.7L engine.

  9. Object Number: 208553  Size: SH
  10. Connect the IAT and the MAF sensors electrical connectors, if equipped with the 5.7L engine.

  11. Object Number: 208241  Size: SH
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.