Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (1997)
Air Filter Element: Testing and Inspection
CAUTION: Cleaning the Air Cleaner (ACL) element is not recommended.
INSPECTION PROCEDURES
Visually inspect the ACL element and the ACL cover and body for signs of dust or dirt leaking through holes in the filter media or past the end
seals. Place a light on the inside (clean side) of the ACL element and look through the filter media at the light. Even the smallest hole is cause for
replacement.
Also check the ACL element for deformed seals or brittle spots that could fail under engine operation and cause a hole. Discoloration only is not
cause for replacement.
