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