For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the air filter housing assembly bolts and the air intake tube.
- Remove the air filter housing assembly from the vehicle.
- Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.
- Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt.
Notice: Refer to Belt Dressing Notice in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.
- With the wrench in place on the tensioner bolt, loop the serpentine accessory drive belt loosely over the pulleys.
- Slip the belt over the tensioner.
- Remove the wrench from the tensioner bolt and the belt will tighten itself.
- Install the air filter housing assembly into the vehicle
- Install the air intake tube and the air filter housing assembly bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the air filter housing assembly bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
