Removal And Installation

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Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.

CAUTION: Do not tamper with the mass air flow (MAF) sensing elements located in the airflow meter. Tampering can result in unit failure.

Open the air cleaner.
- Release the air box clamp.
- Separate the inlet side from the outlet side of the air cleaner.

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly Clamp

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Release the latches and remove the MAF assembly.

Fig 2: Releasing MAF Latches

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NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.

Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: MAF Sensor Electrical Connector

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Remove the screws and MAF sensor.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

NOTE: The grommet used to seal the engine air cleaner housing at the extension harness must be fully seated. Failure to do so will result in unmetered air entering the engine.

NOTE: Use the alignment notch to correctly align the inlet side and the outlet side of the engine air cleaner.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.