Servicing Air Cleaner Element

Dirt and debris can enter engine when air cleaner canister is opened. Do not open canister unless required for scheduled service. This will keep contamination of the intake system to a minimum.

Check filter element more frequently if operating in dusty conditions.

  1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

  2. Allow engine to cool.

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    Release latches (A) and remove air cleaner canister cover (B).


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    Remove and discard filter element (C). Replace with a new filter element.


  5. Install air cleaner canister cover with rubber dust unloading valve pointing downward. Check instruction molded into canister cover for proper installation.

  6. Hook the canister cover latches.

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