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Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
Removing air filter element
   
–  Release hose clip -1- securing air hose (going to turbocharger) and disconnect hose from air cleaner housing.
–  Remove all bolts -arrows- from air cleaner (top section) and lift out air cleaner (top section).
–  Take out old filter element.
Installing air filter element
  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  Both sections of 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 with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.
t  Please observe requirements for disposal.
–  Blow out water drain in bottom section of air cleaner with compressed air.
–  Clean salt residue, dirt and leaves out of air cleaner housing (top and bottom sections); use a vacuum cleaner if necessary.
–  Check for dirt and leaves in air duct going from lock carrier to air cleaner housing.
–  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).
–  Make sure that air hose is securely fitted.
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