Air Cleaner Housing: Description and Operation

Air Cleaner:

The Air Cleaner, located in the front of the engine compartment, houses the air filter which filters the engine intake air. The filter is of the dry element type and can be cleaned with compressed air or replaced when it has become unserviceable. A clean filter is essential to the proper operation of the EFI system.

Because fuel is injected at the intake ports of the engine, preheating of the intake air is not necessary. Without the intake air heater (Thermal Air Cleaner), cool air with greater air density is delivered to the air induction system, producing more engine power in cold ambient conditions.