Air
Cleaner
As
you face the front of the vehicle, the air cleaner is in
the front right section
of
the engine compartment. There
is a filter inside the air cleaner.
Remove the air cleaner assembly as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct
from the air cleaner cover. Rotate the duct on the
throttle body upward
so
it
is out
of
the way.
Detach the electrical connector and remove the air
cleaner cover by flipping the two latches on the
bottom inboard side
of
the cover.
Tilt and pull the cover toward the engine to
disengage it from the assembly.
Remove the old filter and install the new one.
Reinstall the
air
cleaner cover by sliding the tabs into
the base of the
air
cleaner and locking the
two
latches.
Reinstall the electrical connector.
Rotate the
inlet
duct into position and slide it onto
the air cleaner outlet, then tighten the clamp.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to
determine when to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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