RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Air Filter Element: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove air cleaner element (filter) from housing by removing top cover only. To prevent damage to air cleaner
housing, the entire air cleaner housing assembly must be removed from engine for air cleaner element replacement.
Air Cleaner Housing
1. Remove air inlet tube at side of air cleaner housing.
2. A band-type screw clamp secures the air cleaner housing to throttle body. Loosen, but do not remove, this screw clamp. Note clamp positioning
tabs on air cleaner housing.
3. All Engines: Disconnect breather hose at rear of air cleaner housing.
4. 5.9L V-8 HDC Engine Only: Disconnect air pump hose at air cleaner housing.
5. The bottom/front of air cleaner housing is equipped with a rubber grommet. A mounting stud is attached to intake manifold and is used to position
air cleaner housing into this grommet. Lift assembly from throttle body while slipping assembly from mounting stud.
6. Check condition of gasket at throttle body and replace as necessary.
7. The housing cover is equipped with three(3) spring clips and is hinged at rear with plastic tabs. Unlatch clips from top of air cleaner housing and
tilt housing cover up and rearward for cover removal.
8. Remove air cleaner element from air cleaner housing.
9. Before installing new air cleaner element, clean inside of air cleaner housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Position air cleaner cover to tabs on rear of air cleaner housing. Latch three spring clips to seal cover to housing.
2. Position air cleaner housing assembly to throttle body while guiding rubber grommet over mounting stud. The lower part of screw clamp should be
below top lip of throttle body.
3. Push down on air cleaner housing at rubber grommet to seat housing at intake manifold.
4. Tighten throttle body-to-air cleaner housing clamp to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install air inlet tube at air cleaner housing inlet.
6. Install breather hose.
7. Install secondary air hose (if equipped).
