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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Upper Housing
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  1. Remove the left inner fender brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal .
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .
  3. IMPORTANT: The air cleaner upper housing bolts are integral to the lower air cleaner housing.
  4. Loosen the air cleaner housing bolts.
  5. Remove the air cleaner upper housing from the air cleaner lower housing.
  6. Without disconnecting the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors, remove the PCM from the air cleaner lower housing.
  7. Fig 2: Air Cleaner Lower Housing
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  8. Remove the air cleaner lower housing by pulling the housing from the 2 rubber grommets.
  9. Inspect the air cleaner housing assembly for signs of damage and replace if necessary.