For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Notice: DO NOT remove any constant tension clamp retaining a bellow to an air cleaner elbow. Once a constant tension clamp is removed, the integrity of the clamp is damaged. The sealing joint between a bellow and the air cleaner bellow should not be broken. Once this joint is broken, the air cleaner duct assembly must be replaced.

Notice: Handle the MAF/IAT sensor carefully. Do not drop the MAF/IAT sensor. Do not damage the screen located at the air inlet end of the MAF/IAT. Do not touch the sensing elements. Do not allow solvents and lubricants to come in contact with the sensing elements. Use a small amount of SPO P/N 12345884 lubricant or the soap based equivalent in order to aid in the installation.

1. Open the hood.
2. If equipped, disconnect the mass airflow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
3. Loosen the clamp and remove the air cleaner bellow from the air cleaner assembly .
4. If equipped, disconnect the filter minder hose from port and retainer. Position the hose out of the way.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly retaining nut.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly retaining bolt .
7. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the bracket.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the air cleaner assembly to the air cleaner assembly mounting bracket .

Tighten
Tighten the air cleaner assembly attaching bolts to 5 N·m (4 lb ft).

2. Install the inlet air duct assembly on to the air cleaner assembly .
3. Tighten the clamps on both the inlet and outlet duct of the air cleaner assembly .
4. If equipped, connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
5. If equipped, connect the filter minder hose and position the hose into the retainer.