Which way does the 2019 Cherokee engine air filter go?
Inspection surface facing downward. The 2.0L cover also has an electrical sensor to disconnect.
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2019 Jeep Cherokee
2019 Cherokee air cleaner cover is screwed on. The 2.0L also disconnects an electrical sensor. Install the element with the inspection surface facing down.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Removal | Remove the screws from the cover. On the 2.0L, also disconnect the electrical sensor. Lift the cover and remove the element. |
| Installation | Clean the housing if dirt is present. Install the element with the inspection surface facing downward. Fit the cover on the locating tabs, install the screws, and reconnect the connector if it was disconnected. |
| Filter | Mopar engine air cleaner filters are recommended. No part number is printed. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual, publication 19KL-126-AD, copyright 2018 FCA US LLC. (opens in a new tab)).
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Main source: 2019 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual, publication 19KL-126-AD, copyright 2018 FCA US LLC. (opens in a new tab), FCA US LLC, published 2018-01-01, read 2026-10-16.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Removal | Remove the screws from the cover. On the 2.0L, also disconnect the electrical sensor. Lift the cover and remove the element. | Engine air cleaner filter removal |
| Installation | Clean the housing if dirt is present. Install the element with the inspection surface facing downward. Fit the cover on the locating tabs, install the screws, and reconnect the connector if it was disconnected. | Engine air cleaner filter installation |
| Filter | Mopar engine air cleaner filters are recommended. No part number is printed. | Engine air cleaner filter selection |
On the 2.0L, disconnect the electrical sensor as well.
Use a Mopar filter. No part number is printed. Reconnect the connector if it was unplugged.
The cabin filter is on the cabin filter guide.
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Mopar engine air cleaner filter
Recommended high-quality filter. No part number is printed. Inspection surface faces downward.
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Inspection surface facing downward. The 2.0L cover also has an electrical sensor to disconnect.
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