Air Filter Housing - Nissan (16528-9KA0A)

2013-19. Air Cleaner Housing. Body Air C. <br>Air Filter Housing.<ul><li>Holds the engine air filter in place and protects it from damage</li><li>Also houses the intake air temperature and mass airflow sensors</li><li>Only needs to be replaced when damaged</li> </ul><p>The air filter is one of you engines many filters, which helps prevent dust, pollen, and other contaminants from entering the engine. By trapping pollutants before they enter your Nissan&apos;s motor, the air filter helps maintain an optimal air-fuel ratio, ultimately helping your Nissan perform more efficiently.</p><p>The filter is inside an Air Filter Housing which is sometimes called an air box or air filter box, which holds it in place and protects it from collisions or heat. In addition, the Air Filter Housing also encases the intake air temperature (IAT) and mass airflow sensor.</p><p>Unlike the air filter, the Air Filter Housing doesn�t require regular replacement. Rather, your Nissan air box should be changed as-needed � if it�s worn, cracked, or otherwise faulty.</p><p>A couple of signs that you need a replacement Air Filter Housing include rough idling, reduced fuel efficiency, stalling, and a check engine light. If left unattended, a malfunctioning Air Filter Housing can compromise internal components, like the air filter and IAT sensor, to become damaged as well, snowballing into larger issues.</p><p>Take steps to prevent a small air box issue from becoming a more costly situation by inspecting yours following collisions or rough drives. If you spot cracks, dings, or wear on your Nissan air filter box, get it fixed at your local Nissan service center to make sure all the sensors and components within are correctly re-installed. 2012.