AIR CLEANER INTAKE PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
- Remove the battery tray. See «BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-348661-S24681863762009112700000) .
- Remove the bolt and the intake pipe. To install, tighten to 8 N.m {0.8 kg. m, 71 in. lb.}.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure that the front sponge seal of the intake pipe is seated on the shroud panel.
AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
- Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.
- Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the air cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.
- If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tube from the ACL outlet pipe.
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the ACL outlet pipe from the throttle body. To install, tighten to 4 N.m {0.4 kg. m, 35 in. lb.}.
- Remove the ACL assembly bolt. To install, tighten to 8 N.m {0.8 kg. m, 71 in. lb.}.
- Release the 2 ACL feet from the rubber grommets. Remove the ACL and outlet pipe assembly. NOTE: No tools are needed to remove the ACL assembly. Removal should be carried out using hands only.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure that the 2 ACL feet are seated into the rubber grommets under the ACL assembly. NOTE: The ACL outlet pipe should be securely sealed to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.
AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
- Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.
- If equipped, disconnect the vacuum tube from the ACL outlet pipe.
- Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.
- Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the ACL outlet pipe. To install, tighten to 4 N.m {0.4 kg. m, 35 in. lb.}.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: The ACL outlet pipe should be securely sealed to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
| CAUTION | Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. |
| CAUTION | Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. |
| CAUTION | Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. |
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. See «FUEL RAIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L»(ref-348657-S37888534662009112700000) .
- Disconnect the electrical throttle control electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the Throttle Body (TB). Discard the TB gasket. To install, tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kg. m, 89 in. lb.}.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Install a new TB gasket.
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the accelerator pedal and sensor assembly. To install, tighten to 7 N.m {7.0 kg. m, 62 in. lb.}.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: The accelerator pedal bracket and bolts on the 2.5L and 3.0L vehicles are similar but not interchangeable with the 2.5L Hybrid vehicles.
