Contents: Filter element ↡ Air cleaner unit ↡
Filter element
Removal
1. Remove the nuts from the top cover of the air cleaner. Working around the top cover, release all the latches (see fig. 3.1. a, b).
Fig. 3.1, a. Unscrew the fastening nuts...
Fig. 3.1, b....and unfasten the latches
2. Remove the air cleaner cover, then separate the crankcase ventilation hose (where provided) and remove the filter element (see fig. 3.2).
Fig. 3.2. Lift the air cleaner cover and remove the filter element
Installation
3. Install the new filter in reverse order. Make sure the filter element is installed with the correct side up, according to the mark on the top surface.
Air cleaner unit
Removal
4. Unscrew the screw (where it is provided) and disconnect the air duct that goes from the air cleaner to the air intake at the front of the engine compartment (see fig. 3.4).
Fig. 3.4. Disconnect the air duct from the air cleaner
5. Where necessary, remove the crankcase ventilation hose from the side air cleaner pipe.
6. Check that the ignition is off and, where provided, disconnect the plug from the incoming air temperature sensors on the side of the air cleaner.
7. Where required, remove the nuts that hold the lower portion of the air cleaner to the intake manifold/fuel distributor assembly (see Fig. 3.7, a-c).
Fig. 3.7, a. Unscrew the nuts securing the lower part of the air cleaner from the front...
Fig. 3.7, b....from the side...
Fig. 3.7, in....and behind
8. Unfasten the air cleaner cover, unscrew the fastening nuts and remove the filter as described in the previous section. Unscrew the screws / nuts of the fastening, then lift the lower section of the air cleaner and disconnect the ventilation hose where required (see fig. 3.8). Remove the rubber seal.
Fig. 3.8. Lift the air cleaner and disconnect the ventilation hose
Installation
9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. However, check that the rubber seal between the air cleaner and the fuel distributor is securely fastened.