Air filter replacement
1. At the specified intervals, the air filter element should be replaced with a new one.
2. On all models, the air filter is housed in a black plastic box mounted on the inner fend Ewell on the right side of the engine compartment. If you drive in conditions that are particularly dusty, the need for a filter change may be necessary before the normally recommended mileage interval.
3. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector, then disengage the harness retaining clip from the top cover (see illustrations).
24.3a Disconnect the electrical connector to the MAF sensor.
24.3b… then use a prying tool to remove
4. Loosen the screws and pull the housing cover up, then lift the air filter element out of the housing (see illustrations). Wipe out the inside of the air filter housing with a clean rag.
24.4a Loosen the screws and lift up the air filter housing cover.
24.4b… then remove the filter element the harness fastener from the filter housing
5. Place the new filter element in the air filter housing. Make sure it seats properly in the groove of the housing.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. After installing the new filter, push in on the top of the filter indicator to reset it.