Air filter housing — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor connector, remove the screw and detach the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) from the intake duct, and disconnect the air filter vent hose and canister purge line hose clamp (see illustration).
i. 1 Disconnect the MAF connector (A), disconnect the air filter vent hose (B), and detach the VSV (C)
2. Disconnect the PCV hose from the valve cover.
3. Disconnect the throttle body inlet hose clamp and separate the hose from the throttle body (see illustration).
i. 3 Squeeze the inlet hose spring clamp to remove from the throttle body
4. Detach any harness clips from the air filter housing lid and base.
5. Unsnap the retainer clips and remove the air filter cover and duct as an assembly.
6. Remove the air filter element and two housing bolts (see illustration), detach the harness then remove the air filter housing from the engine compartment.
i. 6 Air filter housing bolts
7. Installation is the reverse of removal.