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Removing and installing air cleaner housing > < Air cleaner - exploded view

A3 Mk2

Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
Removing
   
–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- from air cleaner (top section).
  Note
Disregard items 1 to 3.
–  Lift up air cleaner (top section) and take out air filter element.
Installing
  Note
t  Always use genuine part for air filter element.
t  Hose connections and hoses for charge air system must be free of oil and grease before assembly. Do not use any lubricants containing silicone when assembling.
t  The air cleaner housing must be clean.
t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue
t  To prevent malfunctions, cover all critical parts of the engine air intake tract (air mass meter, intake pipes, etc.) with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.
t  Please observe requirements for disposal.
–  Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air mass meter and air intake hose (engine intake side).
–  Check for dirt in air intake hose from air duct.
  A24-10429
–  Remove snow screen -1- and clean it.
  Note
The snow screen is not fitted on all vehicles.
  A24-10430
–  Clean water drain -arrow- and air cleaner (bottom section).
–  When installing the air filter element, check that it is properly centred in the retainer in the air cleaner (bottom section).
–  Fit the top section of the air cleaner carefully on the bottom section, without using force. Make sure the top section of the air cleaner is fitted straight on the air filter element (note position of sealing lip on air filter element).
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence.
  A24-10431

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