A number of variations may include an air cleaner assembly which comprises a first housing portion having at least one air inlet aperture. The air cleaner assembly may further include a second housing portion operably coupled to the first housing portion and having at least one air outlet aperture. Moreover, a filter media may be disposed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. At least one insulator may be integrally formed with the filter media. The entire filter media including the insulator may be removable and replaceable.