RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1999)
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. Remove this tube at air cleaner housing cover.
2. The housing cover is equipped with four (4) spring clips 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.
4. Position tube clamp to inlet tube and tighten to 3 Nm (25 in. lbs.) torque.
