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Removing and installing air cleaner housing > < Air cleaner - exploded view
Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
Removing
–  Unscrew four securing bolts and detach air cleaner (top section).
   
–  Remove bolt -1- from bracket -2- for air filter element -3-.
–  Pull out bracket -2-.
–  Remove air filter element -3-.
Installing
  Note
t  Always use genuine part for air filter element.
t  Hose connections and hoses for charge air system must be free of oil and grease before assembly. Do not use any lubricants containing silicone when assembling.
t  The air cleaner housing must be clean.
t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue
t  To prevent malfunctions, cover all critical parts of the engine air intake tract with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.
t  Please observe requirements for disposal.
–  Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air intake hose (engine intake side).
–  Check for dirt in air intake hose from air duct.
–  Clean water drain and air cleaner (bottom section).
–  When installing the air filter element, check that it is properly centred in the retainer in the air cleaner (bottom section).
–  Fit the top section of the air cleaner carefully on the bottom section, without using force. Also ensure that both sealing strips are fitted (see item 7, Air cleaner - exploded view → Chapter).
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence.
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Removing and installing air cleaner housing > < Air cleaner - exploded view