Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
- Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp (1) at the air cleaner housing.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the air cleaner housing.
- Unlatch the upper air cleaner cover retainer clips.
- Remove the upper air cleaner cover.
- Remove the air cleaner filter from the lower air cleaner housing.
- Inspect the air cleaner filter for dust, dirt, and water contamination. Replace as necessary. Refer to Maintenance Schedule .
Installation Procedure
- Install the NEW air cleaner filter into the lower air cleaner housing.
- Install the upper air cleaner cover to the lower air cleaner housing.
- Latch the upper air cleaner cover retainer clips.
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner housing.
- Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp (1) at the air cleaner housing to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the MAF sensor.