CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
Only use the specified replacement air
filter. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page 274).
Note:
Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. Resulting component damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Change the air filter element at the correct
interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 363).
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1.
Disconnect the electrical connector
from the sensor and the cable from the
air filter cover.
Note:
Vehicles with 3.2L or 3.5L engine only.
2. Clean the area around the air tube and
air filter cover connection. Loosen the
air tube clamp, it is not necessary to
completely remove the clamp. Remove
the air tube off from the air filter
housing cover.
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x1
x2
3. Remove the clips that secure the air
filter housing cover.
Note:
To unlatch the molded clip (x1) on
the air filter housing cover, push it backward.
4. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
5. Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
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Maintenance