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Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Element, Housing & Fasteners
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Air Cleaner Element Replacement

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
1 Air Cleaner Housing Fasteners (Qty 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
5 N.m(44 lb in)
2 Air Cleaner Housing
Procedure 
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the Mass Airflow Sensor.
3 Air Cleaner Element