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Air filter housing: removal and installation (Altea, Altea XL, Leon) > < Air filter - Assembly overview (Altea, Altea XL, Leon)
Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
Removal:
–  Unscrew the four fixing screws from the top part of the air filter and remove the filter.
   
–  Remove bolt -1- from bracket -2- for air filter element -3-.
–  Remove the support -2-.
–  Remove air filter element -3-.
Installing
  Note
t  Genuine filter cartridges must always be used for the air filter.
t  The brackets for the hoses and the supercharger air system tubes must be free from oil and grease for fitting. When fitting, do not use lubricants that contain silicon.
t  The air filter housing elements must be clean.
t  Secure all hose connections with hose clamps corresponding to OEM standard: → Spare parts catalogue
t  Upon blowing the air filter housing with pressurised air take note of the following: To prevent malfunctions, cover all critical parts of the engine air intake tract with a clean cloth.
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 the water drainage pipe and the bottom section of air filter.
–  When installing the air filter insert, check that it is properly centred in the retainer in the air filter housing.
–  Carefully and without force, place the top air filter element on the bottom element. Make sure that both sealing strips have been inserted → Item.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
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Air filter housing: removal and installation (Altea, Altea XL, Leon) > < Air filter - Assembly overview (Altea, Altea XL, Leon)