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303-12

Intake Air Distribution and Filtering 303-12-1

SECTION 303-12: Intake Air Distribution and


Filtering

VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2014 Falcon - I6


CONTENTS PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������303-12B-01
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������303-12B-02
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������303-12B-03
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Cleaning and Inspection���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������303-12B-04
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Air Cleaner Assembly�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������303-12B-05
Air Cleaner Element���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 303-12B-07
Clean Air Duct��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������303-12B-08

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SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

Description Nm
Air Cleaner Cover To Base Screws (X4) 3.2
Air Cleaner Assembly Mounting Bolts 12
(X2)
Hose Clamps Securing Clean Air Duct 3
(X2)

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Intake Air Distribution and Filtering


The engine is equipped with a dry type air cleaner
that has serviceable PET (Non-Woven Fabric) filtering
element. Air enters the air cleaner from the front grille,
through a duct above the radiator shroud, and then
passes through the filter element. Dust particles are
trapped in the filter element as the air passes through
it. After leaving the filter element, the air passes
through an intake duct into the throttle body.
The air intake system consists of the following
components:
• Dirty air duct
• Air cleaner assembly (consisting of lower
base, element and upper cover)
• Clean air duct
The Intake Air System
1. Filters intake air with a replaceable air cleaner
element.
2. Measures intake air temperature and manifold
absolute pressure.
Air Intake System

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The air cleaner assembly is secured to the LH fender


inner panel with two insulator mountings. The upper
cover is attached to the lower base by four retaining
screws.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Intake Air Distribution and Filtering


For diagnosis and testing of the intake air
temperature and manifold absolute pressure
sensor, refer to section 303-14C of the 2014 Falcon
Workshop Manual.

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GENERAL PROCEDURES

Cleaning and Inspection


Air Cleaner Element
The PET plastic fibre filter element must not be
cleaned with a solvent or cleaning solution. Also,
oil must not be added to the surfaces of the filter
element or air cleaner body. The element should
be cleaned by tapping it lightly on a horizontal
surface or using compressed air. Direct a stream of
compressed air through the element in the opposite
direction to intake air flow, that is, from the inside
outward. Extreme care must be exercised to prevent
rupture of the element material.
Hold the filter in front of a light and carefully inspect it
for any splits or cracks. If the filter is split or cracked,
replace it.
Base and Cover
Clean the air cleaner base and the cover with a
solvent or compressed air. Wipe the air cleaner dry
if a solvent is used. Inspect the air cleaner base and
cover for distortion or damage at the gasket mating
surfaces. Replace the base or cover if they are
damaged.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Air Cleaner Assembly 4. Lift and remove the Air cleaner assembly,
ensure that the rubber bushings remain in the
Removal sheetmetal.
1. Remove the scrivet securing the dirty air duct to
the cooling pack support beam. Detach the dirty
air duct from the cooling pack support beam and
air cleaner base.

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Installation
Note: If installing a new air cleaner assembly ensure
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that the replacement unit has a venturi inside the
spigot on the air cleaner cover for all non turbo I6
2. Back off the hose clamp securing the clean petrol and EcoLPi variants
airduct to the air cleaner cover until loose on
itscollar. Detach the clean air duct from the spigot
on the air cleaner cover. 1

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3. Remove the two air cleaner assembly mounting 2


bolts.
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Item Description
1 Air cleaner cover
2 Venturi

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

1. Position the air cleaner assembly to the fender


inner panel, ensure the two location pins on the
base of the air cleaner are inserted into the two
rubber bushings in the sheet metal.

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2. Install the two air cleaner assembly mounting


bolts.
3. Attach the clean air duct to the spigot on the
air cleaner cover and tighten the hose clamp
securing this joint.
4. Attach the dirty air duct to the air cleaner base
and cooling pack support beam. Install the scrivet
securing the dirty air duct to the cooling pack
support beam.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Air Cleaner Element Installation


Removal 1. Install the air cleaner element into the air cleaner
base.
1. Back off the hose clamp securing the clean air
duct to the air cleaner cover until it is loose on the Note : Make sure filter element is orientated correctly.
collar. Detach the clean air duct from the spigot
2. Install the air cleaner cover and secure the four
on the air cleaner cover.
retaining screws.
3. Attach the clean air duct to the spigot on the
air cleaner cover and tighten the hose clamp
securing this joint.

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2. Remove the four retaining screws and lift the air


cleaner cover away

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3. Remove the air filter element.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Clean Air Duct


Removal
1. Detach the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
hose from the clean air duct.

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2. Back off the hose clamps securing the clean air


duct to the air cleaner cover and to the throttle
body.

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3. Detach the clean air duct from the throttle body


and from the spigot on the air cleaner cover.
4. Remove the clean air duct from the engine bay.
Installation
1. Position the clean air duct in the engine bay.
2. Attach the clean air duct to the spigot on the air
cleaner cover and throttle body.
3. Tighten the hose clamps securing the clean air
duct to the air cleaner cover and throttle body.
4. Connect the PCV hose to the clean air duct.

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