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Removing and installing air filter housing > < Engine cover: Removing and installing.

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Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
t  Removing → Anchor.
t  Installing → Anchor.
Removing .
   
–  Unscrew the bolts -arrows- and remove the upper air filter housing.
  Note
Ignore positions 1 to 3.
–  Lift the upper element of the air filter housing and remove the air filter cartridge.
Installing .
For the air mass gauge -G70- to work properly, respect the instructions and work procedures which are described below.
  Note
t  If the air filter element is very dirty or wet, dirt or water could reach the air mass meter -G70- and affect the air mass value. This would lead to loss of power, since a smaller injection quantity is calculated.
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 filter housing elements must be clean.
t  Secure all hose unions with hose clamps the same as those of the series → Spare parts catalogue.
t  Upon blowing the air filter housing with pressurised air take note of the following: To prevent malfunctions, cover all critical parts of the engine air intake tract such as air mass meter, intake pipes, etc. with a clean cloth.
t  Observe environmental regulations for disposal.
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–  Remove the snow grill -1- and clean it.
  Note
The snow grill is not fitted to all vehicles.
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–  Clean the drain -arrow- and the lower element of the air filter.
–  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 mass meter and air intake hose (engine intake side).
–  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 when doing so that the air filter housing upper element does not lie inclined over the air filter cartridge (observe the cartridge air tight lip)
–  Ensure secure fit of intake hose at air mass meter -G70-.
Further installation is carried out in the reverse order.
  A24-10431

Removing and installing air filter housing > < Engine cover: Removing and installing.