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Air Cleaner Removal/Installation

  1. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector (A).
    Fig 1: 5P Connector, Clamps, Bolts, Band And Air Cleaner Housing With Torque Specifications
    G08069838Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the harness clamps (B) and the bolt (C).
  4. Loosen the band (D), then remove the air cleaner housing (E).
  5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • J37A4 engine:

      Before you torque the hose clamp screw (F), align the edge of the clamp (G) within the painted mark (H).

    • J35Z6 engine:

      After you torque the hose clamp screw (I), make sure the clearance (J) is less than 0.04 in (1.0 mm).

  6. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).