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Intake manifold (top section) - exploded view of components > < Air cleaner - exploded view
Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
   
Removing
–  Remove bolts -arrows-.
–  Remove air ducts -1- and -2-.
  A10-10301
–  Pull non-return valve -1- off air intake hose.
–  Remove air intake hose. To do so, release hose clip -2- and clamps -arrows-.
  A10-10124
–  Remove bolts for air cleaner housing (top section).
–  Detach air cleaner housing (top section).
  Note
Ignore -arrow-.
–  Take out air filter element.
Installing
  Note
t  Always use genuine part for air filter element.
t  Hose connections and hoses for air intake 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 (intake pipes, etc.) with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.
t  Please observe requirements for disposal.
–  Clean salt residue, dirt and leaves out of air cleaner housing (top and bottom sections); use a vacuum cleaner if necessary.
–  Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air intake hose (engine intake side).
–  Check for dirt in air duct leading to air filter element.
–  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 (to prevent air leaks).
–  Then screw top section of air cleaner back onto bottom section.
–  The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence.
  A10-10338

Intake manifold (top section) - exploded view of components > < Air cleaner - exploded view