Air cleaner

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Air Cleaner Assembly

1. 1

   Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the engine cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

3. 3

   Remove the air duct (A).

   

4. 4

   Remove the air cleaner assembly.

   1. Disconnect the RCV hose and tube (A).

   2. Disconnect the breather hose (B).

   3. Disconnect the air intake hose (C).

      Tightening torque:

      2.9–4.9 N·m (0.3–0.5 kgf·m, 2.2–3.6 ft-lbf, 26.0 - 43.4 in-lbf)

   4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (D).

      Tightening torque:

      3.9–5.9 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.9–4.3 ft-lbf, 35.4 - 53.1 in-lbf)

      

5. 5

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Air Cleaner Element Replacement

1. 1

   Open the air cleaner element cover (A) by releasing the clip.

   

2. 2

   Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.

   

3. 3

   Close the air cleaner cover by engaging the clips.

Air Intake Screen

1. 1

   Remove the air duct (A).

   

2. 2

   Remove the air intake screen (A).

   Tightening torque:

   3.9–5.9 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.9–4.3 ft·lbf, 35.4–53.1 in·lbf)

   

3. 3

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Air Intake Screen

1. 1

   Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the front bumper assembly.

   (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

3. 3

   Remove the air duct extension (A).

   Tightening torque:

   3.9–5.9 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.9–4.3 ft·lbf, 35.4–53.1 in·lbf)

   

4. 4

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

1. 1

   Remove the air cleaner element.

2. 2

   Check whether the air cleaner element is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air cleaner element.

3. 3

   If the air cleaner element needs cleaning, blow it with compressed air as shown in the illustration.

   

4. 4

   Install the air cleaner element.