Air Cleaner

Air Cleaner - 3.5L GTDI

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

1. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) sensor electrical connector.

2. Release the IAT2 sensor wiring harness pin-type retainer from the Air Cleaner (ACL) cover.

3. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the ACL outlet pipe from the ACL.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

4. If equipped, remove the bolt cover.

5. Remove the 2 bolts from the ACL assembly.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

6. NOTE: No tools are required to remove the ACL assembly. Removal should be carried out using hands only.
Separate the 2 ACL feet from the rubber grommets and remove the ACL assembly.

7. NOTE: Make sure that the 2 ACL feet are seated into the rubber grommets under the ACL assembly.

NOTE: The ACL outlet pipe should be securely sealed to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

NOTE: Utilize the alignment features to make sure the ACL outlet tube is seated within 2 mm of the stops.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.