how do I remove airfilter housing on 99 intrepid

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by me, Jun 25, 2005.

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    me Guest

    I need to clean the battery terminals.
    I can pull the air filter housing out part of the way
    but can't see clearly how to get it all the way out.
     
    me, Jun 25, 2005
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    Bill Putney Guest

    The resonator (the smaller black plastic box aft of the air cleaner
    housing) has to come out with the top of the air cleaner housing and
    intake hose first (before air cleaner box itself can come out).

    (1) Loosen hose clamp on intake hose (clamp located back towards
    throttle body).

    (2) Unhook the air cleaner box top from the air cleaner box (as if you
    were going to replace the filter element).

    (3) Disengage the retainer that secures the resonator to the fender well
    by pulling upward on the resonator - that part of the resonator is an
    open slot (opens to bottom), so it lifts off of the pin that is attached
    to the fender well (slight interference on that pin, so moderate force
    will be required). At this point resonator, air cleaner box top, and
    intake hose should come up and out (air cleaner box is still in car).

    (4) On the side of air cleaner box that faces the engine, you'll see a
    plastic post that points upward and fits into a grommet that is in a
    hole in the air cleaner box. Pull upward - hard - on the side of the
    air cleaner box that faces the side of the engine to pull the grommet
    off of the pin. This can be very hard to separate - you might think
    you're going to break it, but take your time, and wiggle it from side to
    side to help it out. You've heard how two dogs can get hung up together
    - it works like that (the tip of the pin is shaped just like a barb on a
    barbed hose fitting, so it doesn't want to release the grommet). Come
    to think of it, it couldn't hurt to squirt that post and grommet with a
    little soapy water to slick them up. Once that grommet is loose from
    the pin, the two posts (on the fender side of the air cleaner box)
    pointing into the fender well easily slide out of their grommets without
    any force required (simply move box towards engine).

    (5) Lift box upward and out.

    HTH!

    Bill Putney
    (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
    adddress with the letter 'x')
     
    Bill Putney, Jun 26, 2005
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    Greg Houston Guest

    I remove my air cleaner box quarterly or so to remove the dirt that collects
    in the bottom and I've never removed the resonator. Just loosen the intake
    air hose clamp and open the box top. Remove the top, sliding it out from
    the hose. Then lift the air filter element and set it aside.

    Next, grab the air cleaner box on the engine side and pull up. It's held
    down by a rubber receiver (on the engine side) so it takes a little effort.
    Then pull the air cleaner away from the wall of the vehicle, where it is
    also held by (2) rubber receivers on its side.

    At this point the box is loose and can be lifted up and out. You may need
    to gently move an inch or so of the intake air hose so that the box can
    clear it on the way out.

    This pertains to the 3.2L engine, but I suspect that it would be exactly the
    same with the 2.7L.
    ----
    To get the battery out, turn the wheels all the way to the right, then
    remove the splash shield cover in the right wheel well. Unplug and unfasten
    the battery heater (if equipped). Then loosen the battery clamps. Move the
    battery aft (partially into the splash shield hole) and then straight up.
    If all you care about is cleaning the terminals, then merely moving it aft
    to give you room to work should work.
     
    Greg Houston, Jun 26, 2005
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    Bill Putney Guest

    Either way will work - it would be a personal preference thing. My way
    gives a cleaner, less obstructed removal of the box. Your way leaves
    more in place, with the only down side being the intake hose will be
    obstructing removal and need to be forced out of the way.

    I'll try your way next time if the opportunity presents itself. When
    that happens, I will probably run some emory cloth around that pin that
    retains the grommet on the engine side of the box to radius that barb
    tip that wants to hang onto the grommet with a vengeance.

    Bill Putney
    (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
    adddress with the letter 'x')
     
    Bill Putney, Jun 26, 2005
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