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Parts I and II intake pipe - assembly overview > < Air filter housing unit: Removing and installing

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Removing and installing air filter element
Removing and installing air filter element
Air filter cartridge: Removing → Anchor
Air filter cartridge: Fitting → Anchor
Removing
–  Unscrew the four fixing screws from the top part of the air filter and remove the filter.
   
–  Remove bolt -1- from bracket -2- for air filter element -3-.
–  Remove the support -2-.
–  Remove air filter element -3-.
Installing
  Note
t  Always use genuine part for air filter element.
t  The sleeves for the flexible hoses and the supercharger air system tubes must be free from oil and grease for fitting. Do not use any lubricants containing silicone when assembling.
t  The air filter housing elements must be clean.
t  Secure all hose connections with standard clamps → 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 with a clean cloth.
t  Please observe requirements for disposal.
–  Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air intake hose (engine intake side).
–  Check for dirt in air intake hose from air duct.
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–  Clean the drain -arrow- and the lower element of the air filter.
–  When installing the air filter insert, check that it is properly centred in the retainer in the air filter housing.
–  Fit the top section of the air cleaner carefully on the bottom section, without using force. Check that both sealing strips have been installed (See item 7 - air filter: component overview → Chapter).
Perform remaining installation in reverse order of removal.
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Parts I and II intake pipe - assembly overview > < Air filter housing unit: Removing and installing