RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
To test, turn the engine off. If the yellow disc (Fig. 12) has reached the red colored zone on the graduated scale, the air cleaner element should be
replaced.
RESETTING THE FILTER MINDER
After the air cleaner (filter) element has been replaced, press the rubber button on the top of the Filter Minder (Fig. 12). This will allow the yellow
colored disc to reset. After the button has been pressed, the yellow disc should spring back to the UP position.
If the Filter Minder gauge has reached the red colored zone, and after an examination of the air cleaner (filter) element, the element appears to be
clean, the high reading may be due to a temporary condition such as snow build-up at the air intake. Temporary high restrictions may also occur if the
air cleaner (filter) element has gotten wet such as during a heavy rain or snow. If this occurs, allow the element to dry out during normal engine
operation. Reset the rubber button on the top of the Filter Minder and retest after the element has dried.
REMOVAL
1. Loosen air inlet tube clamp at air cleaner housing inlet (Fig. 11). Remove this tube at air cleaner housing cover.
2. The housing cover is equipped with four 4 spring clips (Fig. 11) and is hinged at front with plastic tabs. Unlatch clips from top of air cleaner
housing and tilt housing cover up and forward for cover removal.
3. Remove air cleaner element from air cleaner housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Before installing a new air cleaner element, clean inside of air cleaner housing.
2. Position air cleaner cover to tabs on front of air cleaner housing. Latch four spring clips to seal cover to housing.
3. Install air inlet tube at air cleaner housing inlet. Note hose alignment notches at both inlet hose and air cleaner cover (Fig. 11).
4. Position tube clamp to inlet tube and tighten to 3 Nm (25 inch lbs.) torque.
