What Role Does the Air Filter Box Play in Air Quality Management on Jeep Cherokee?

The Air Filter Box (AFB) serves to provide heated intake air during engine warm-up and then maintains inlet air temperature within a 70-105 degrees F range by balancing warm and cool air intake, promoting leaner fuel/air mixtures for emission reduction and improved driveability. This balance is governed by intake manifold vacuum, regulated by a vacuum motor controlling a heat duct valve in the air filter box. During cold conditions, a shroud directs warm air from the exhaust manifold to the air filter box, aiding in quicker warm-up, while as internal temperatures rise, the vacuum-controlled heat duct valve gradually closes to draw air from a cold air duct. A time delay valve introduces approximately 100 seconds of delay before the complete closure of the heat duct valve. On certain models, a trap door mechanism similarly closes off outside air when the engine is inactive. To check its operation, ensure the engine is cold, inspect vacuum sources and hoses, observe the heat duct valve's position, start the engine to confirm it closes, and have an assistant operate the accelerator to verify valve movement. Reattach the flexible duct and check the valve's position after warming the engine. If issues arise, inspect linkages, vacuum hoses, and look for air leaks. If problems persist, direct intake manifold vacuum to the vacuum motor to diagnose further. For the bi-metal temperature sensor, remove vacuum hoses, cool it below 40 degrees F, apply vacuum, and observe the gauge. It should show vacuum at temperatures below 40 degrees F and none above 55 degrees F. Replace the sensor if faulty. To replace the heat duct valve vacuum motor, remove the air filter box, label and detach vacuum hoses, drill out the securing rivet, and remove the motor. Installation is the reverse, ensuring the rivet or screw doesn't obstruct the heat duct valve's movement. To replace the bi-metal temperature sensor, remove the air filter box, detach vacuum hoses, remove the sensor and its retaining clip, gasket, and note its position. Install the new sensor with a new gasket following the reverse procedure.

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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 4627063AD
$66.84 MSRP: $99.95
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- Other Name: Air Cleaner; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing
- Replaces: 4627063AC
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2012-2017 | 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 3.6L V6, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Wrangler JK | 2018 | Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Body, Lower Part Number: 68142929AA
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- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter Housing, Lower; Body Air Cleaner
- Position: Lower
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Grand Cherokee | 2012-2021 | SRT, SRT8 | 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 68292846AG
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- Other Name: Air - Engine; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing; Air Cleaner Assembly Engine
- Replaces: 68292846AE, 68292846AD, 68292846AF
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 2019-2023 | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Body Part Number: 52022352AD
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- Other Name: Air Clean; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing; Air Cleaner
- Replaces: 52022352AB, 52022352AC
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 2014-2018 | 75th Anniversary, Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk | 3.2L V6, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 4721129AJ
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- Other Name: Air Cleaner; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing
- Replaces: 4721129AH, 4721129AF, 4721129AG
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2007-2011 | 70th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited X, X | 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Body, Lower Part Number: 68084276AA
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- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter Housing, Lower; Body Air Cleaner
- Position: Lower
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Grand Cherokee | 2011-2021 | 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Laredo, Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited, Limited X, Overland, Overland Summit, Summit, Trailhawk, Upland | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee WK | 2022 | Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX
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Jeep Air Cleaner Body Part Number: 68285595AB
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- Other Name: Air - Engine; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing; Air Cleaner Assembly Engine
- Replaces: 68285595AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 2019-2022 | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite, Upland, X | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 68405395AA
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- Other Name: Filter; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Cleaner
- Replaces: 68256367AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Renegade | 2015-2018 | 75th Anniversary, Altitude, Latitude, Sport | 1.4L L4, 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 53013102AA
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- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing; Body Air Cleaner
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Liberty | 2002-2003 | Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Jeep Cover - Air Cleaner Part Number: 68551698AB
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- Other Name: COVER-AIR CLEANER
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Grand Wagoneer | 2022-2025 | Base, Obsidian, Series I, Series II, Series III, Series III Obsidian | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Grand Wagoneer L | 2023-2025 | Base, Obsidian, Series II, Series III, Series III Obsidian | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Wagoneer | 2023-2025 | Base, Carbide, Series II, Series III | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Wagoneer L | 2023-2025 | Base, Carbide, Series II, Series III | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Jeep Filter Housing Part Number: 68291143AC
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- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner
- Replaces: 68291143AB, 68291143AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2018-2023 | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 2.0L L4, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Jeep Air Cleaner Body Part Number: 68290594AB
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- Other Name: Air Clean; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing
- Replaces: 68290594AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 2016 | 75th Anniversary, Latitude, Limited, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Body, Lower Part Number: 68551701AA
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- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter Housing, Lower; Air Filter Housing
- Position: Lower
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Grand Wagoneer | 2022-2023 | Base, Obsidian, Series I, Series II, Series III, Series III Obsidian | 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
- Wagoneer | 2022-2023 | Base, Series I, Series I Carbide, Series II, Series II Carbide, Series III, Series III Carbide | 8 Cyl 5.7 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly, Front Part Number: 53013650AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Cleaner; Air Filter and Housing Assembly, Front; Air Filter Housing
- Position: Front
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 1997-2004 | Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, X | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Lower Case Part Number: 53007385
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter Housing; Cover; Shell, Air Cleaner, Lower; Housing Air Cleaner
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Grand Cherokee | 1993-1998 | 5.9 Limited, Base, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE, TSi | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- Grand Wagoneer | 1993 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 5161780AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing; Body Air Cleaner
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2005-2006 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Lower Case Part Number: 4797776
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Air Filter Housing, Lower; Body Air Cleaner
- Position: Lower
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 1997-2004 | Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, X | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Lower Case Part Number: 4854153AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Body - Air Cleaner; Body Air Cleaner
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1992-2001 | Base, Briarwood, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1992 | Base, Eliminator, Pioneer | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 53013727AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Cleaner; Air Filter and Housing Assembly; Air Filter Housing
- Replaces: 53013727AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Liberty | 2004-2007 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Limited, Renegade, Rocky Mountain Edition, Sport | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Jeep Air Cleaner Assembly Part Number: 4880266AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Cleaner; Air Filter Housing; Air Cleaner Body
- Replaces: 4880266AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Liberty | 2008-2012 | Jet, Limited, Renegade, Sport | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

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Jeep Air Filter Box

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Jeep Air Filter Box ensures that dirty dust is kept out of the engine so that engines can breathe clean and power harder. The legend of Jeep was created in 1945 and the first civilian rig came out tough and ready. The badge is still characterized to this day by open-air freedom, square posture, and a go-anywhere attitude. Jeep also includes voice recognition, smooth touch screens, and fast over-the-air updates on their modern dashboards which update overnight. Selec-Terrain allows drivers to turn a knob and switch to snow traction, sand traction, or mud traction without decelerating the adventure. Jeep enthusiasts also lean on a global network that buys and sells trail tips and weekend meet-up bids like currency. Granite touches like flat-fold seats and numerous tie-down points testify to the fact that Jeep takes real gear haulers seriously. A clean intake is important under that philosophy as smart electronics. Air Filter Box passes in air via a pleated element, which captures dust and grit before passing through the throttle body, maintains flow constant, and protects cylinders, rings, and sensors against wear. Air Filter Box is raised and closed to shake off creek splashes and rooster tails. Air Filter Box can be changed in a few minutes since the latches are located on the top and can be removed with clips that are tool-free. Air Filter Box is made of tough plastics that shake off heat cycles and shocks resulting in the part lasting trail after trail.

Jeep Air Filter Box Parts and Q&A

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Q: What Role Does the Air Filter Box Play in Air Quality Management on Jeep Cherokee?
A:
The Air Filter Box (AFB) serves to provide heated intake air during engine warm-up and then maintains inlet air temperature within a 70-105 degrees F range by balancing warm and cool air intake, promoting leaner fuel/air mixtures for emission reduction and improved driveability. This balance is governed by intake manifold vacuum, regulated by a vacuum motor controlling a heat duct valve in the air filter box. During cold conditions, a shroud directs warm air from the exhaust manifold to the air filter box, aiding in quicker warm-up, while as internal temperatures rise, the vacuum-controlled heat duct valve gradually closes to draw air from a cold air duct. A time delay valve introduces approximately 100 seconds of delay before the complete closure of the heat duct valve. On certain models, a trap door mechanism similarly closes off outside air when the engine is inactive. To check its operation, ensure the engine is cold, inspect vacuum sources and hoses, observe the heat duct valve's position, start the engine to confirm it closes, and have an assistant operate the accelerator to verify valve movement. Reattach the flexible duct and check the valve's position after warming the engine. If issues arise, inspect linkages, vacuum hoses, and look for air leaks. If problems persist, direct intake manifold vacuum to the vacuum motor to diagnose further. For the bi-metal temperature sensor, remove vacuum hoses, cool it below 40 degrees F, apply vacuum, and observe the gauge. It should show vacuum at temperatures below 40 degrees F and none above 55 degrees F. Replace the sensor if faulty. To replace the heat duct valve vacuum motor, remove the air filter box, label and detach vacuum hoses, drill out the securing rivet, and remove the motor. Installation is the reverse, ensuring the rivet or screw doesn't obstruct the heat duct valve's movement. To replace the bi-metal temperature sensor, remove the air filter box, detach vacuum hoses, remove the sensor and its retaining clip, gasket, and note its position. Install the new sensor with a new gasket following the reverse procedure.