FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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IA1 - Check Air Cleaner Housing and Element Condition



^ Inspect the air cleaner housing. inlet air hoses and connecting components for damage, blockage, looseness, or missing fasteners.

^ Inspect air cleaner element for dirt

CAUTION: Do not use compressed air to clean the air cleaner element.

^ Are the air cleaner housing and element free of damage and dirt blockage?

YES -- Go to IA2. IA2 - Check Vane Air Flow (VAF) Meter Function

NO -- Replace the component in question.