Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Air cleaner and air duct

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Engine / Engine mechanical / Removal and installation / Air cleaner and air duct

Exploded View

Mass air flow sensor
Mass air flow gasket
Clamp
Air duct (suction side)
Resonator
Clamp
PCV hose
Clamp
Clamp
Air cleaner cover
Mounting rubber
Air cleaner filter
Air cleaner body
Air duct inlet (lower)
Air duct inlet (upper)
Mounting rubber
Bracket
Grommet

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Mass air flow sensor is removable under the car-mounted condition.

Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-24, "Exploded View".
Remove air duct inlet (upper).
Remove air cleaner filter from the air cleaner cover.
Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector, and remove harness clamp from air cleaner body assembly.
Disconnect PCV hose and transaxle breather hose.
Remove air cleaner body.
Remove air duct (suction side).

Add matching marks if necessary for easier installation.

Remove air cleaner cover.
Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner cover, if necessary.

CAUTION:

Handle the mass air flow sensor with following cares.

Do not shock the mass air flow sensor.
Do not disassemble the mass air flow sensor.
Do not touch the sensor of the mass air flow sensor.

Remove air duct inlet (lower) with the following procedure.

Remove front combination lamp (LH). Refer to EXL-119, "Exploded View".
Remove air duct inlet (lower).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-rings.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
Tabs shall be fixed after inserting air cleaner body assembly protrusion to air cleaner case notch hole.
Make sure whether air cleaner body has been firmly installed by shaking it.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Inspect air duct (suction side), air duct inlet (upper), air duct inlet (lower) and resonator for crack or tear.

If anything is found, replace air duct (suction side), air duct inlet (upper), air duct inlet (lower) and resonator.

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