Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the air cleaner lower housing by firmly pushing the housing down into the 2 rubber grommets.
- Install the PCM into the air cleaner lower housing.
- Install the front tabs of the air cleaner upper housing into the slots in the air cleaner lower housing.
- Align the holes in the upper housing to the integral bolts in the lower housing.
- Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .
- Install the left inner fender brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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