Air Cleaner Case: Installation

Install the air cleaner case bracket to the vehicle.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Bolts Of Air Cleaner Case Bracket
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Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the vehicle and to the air cleaner case bracket.
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) Nut (B)

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Bolt And Nut Of Air Cleaner Case (Front) To Vehicle
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Set the air cleaner element and air cleaner case (rear) to the air cleaner case (front).
NOTE:
- Check that there is no dirt or dust within the air cleaner case. If any dirt or dust is found, clean it.
- Install the air cleaner element as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 3: Sides Of Air Cleaner Element
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- When setting the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the air cleaner case (front) to insert.
Fig 4: Setting Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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Install the air intake boot.
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Air Intake Boot Clamps
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Install the harness (D) and power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) (C) to the air cleaner case (rear).
Install the clip (B) to the air cleaner case (front).
Connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.

Fig 6: Locating Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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Install the chamber assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Chamber Assembly.>
Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
Connect the battery ground terminal.