Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose: Service and Repair
AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Loosen the air cleaner intake duct clamps (2,6).
2. Remove the PCV tube (4) from the air cleaner intake duct.
3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (3).
4. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector (5).
5. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly (8) and the throttle body.
6. Loosen the clamp on the MAF sensor and remove the air cleaner intake duct from the MAF sensor (7).
7. If replacing the air cleaner intake duct, remove the IAT sensor (1) with a twisting and pulling motion.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If removed, install the IAT sensor (1).
2. Install the air cleaner intake duct to the MAF sensor (7).
3. Install the air cleaner intake duct to the throttle body and the air cleaner assembly.
4. Install the air cleaner intake duct clamps (2,6).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the clamps to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
5. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector (5).
6. Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector (3).
7. Install the PCV tube (4) to the air cleaner intake duct.
