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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)01 · 00 Introduction and technical data
01 · General

Punto 1372 Turbo - 1581

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Planned maintenance › Punto 1372 Turbo - 1581
00 Introduction and technical dataPunto 1372 Turbo - 1581
Diagram showing hands removing the air filter cover and extracting the filter element from the housing
Move the air filter cover aside and extract the filter element.

Any cleaning operation could damage the filter and risk adversely affecting the operation of the engine fuel system.

Clean the air filter cartridge container carefully. Replace the air filter, then refit the cover and fix it using the appropriate springs.

NOTE If there are traces of oil in the filter, check for possible penetration throughout the air circuit.

Diagram showing bolts on the air filter cover with arrows indicating removal direction and icons for lifting up and lowering down

Punto 1372 Turbo - 1581

Undo the bolts fixing the air filter cover. In the case of the 1372 Turbo version the pipe connected to it must also be removed. Lift up the air filter cover and extract the filter element.

Any cleaning operation could damage the filter and risk adversely affecting the operation of the engine fuel system.

Diagram showing a hand holding the extracted air filter cartridge above the container
Clean the air filter cartridge container carefully. Replace the air filter, then refit the cover and fix it using the appropriate bolts.

If there are traces of oil in the filter, check for possible penetration throughout the air circuit.

NOTE If the vehicle is used on dusty roads, replace the air filter more often. If the Customer asks, provide them with suitable information concerning the optimum maintenance frequencies depending on the specific usage of the vehicle.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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