RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Air Filter Element: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
Testing Air Cleaner Element using Filter Minder(TM)
Do not attempt to unnecessarily remove top of air cleaner housing for air cleaner element inspection on diesel engines.
The air cleaner (filter) housing (5) is equipped with an air Filter Minder(TM) gauge (3). This air flow restriction gauge will determine when air cleaner
element is restricted and should be replaced.
The Filter Minder(TM) (5) consists of a diaphragm and calibrated spring sealed inside of a plastic housing. A yellow colored disc (2) attached to
diaphragm moves along a graduated scale on side of Filter Minder. After the engine has been shut off, a ratcheting device located within Filter Minder
will hold yellow disc at highest restriction that air cleaner element has experienced. A drop in air pressure due to an air cleaner element restriction moves
diaphragm and yellow disc will indicate size of air drop.
CAUTION: Certain engine degreasers or cleaners may discolor or damage plastic housing of Filter Minder. Cover and tape Filter Minder if
any engine degreasers or cleaners are to be used.
To test, turn engine off. If yellow disc (2) has reached red colored zone (3) on graduated scale, air cleaner element should be replaced. Refer to Removal
/ Installation.
Resetting Filter Minder: After air cleaner (filter) element has been replaced, press rubber button on top of Filter Minder. This will allow yellow
