Engine management system - MEMS (Air Cleaner): Description and operation

Air Cleaner

The air cleaner housing is located on the left hand side of the engine bay and secured to the battery tray. The air cleaner housing is plastic moulded with a removable lid which is retained with spring clips. Removal of the lid allows access to the corrugated paper filter element.

An air intake pipe is located at the front of the air cleaner housing and draws air from within the engine compartment. A rubber hose is connected to the intake pipe and connects to a resonator box located in the front left hand wheel arch. The resonator box is used to reduce induction noise.

The outlet from the housing is connected to the throttle housing with a flexible rubber hose. The hose incorporates two plastic tubes which provide additional reduction in induction noise.