10-12 Vehicle Care
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
Maintenance II intervals and replace
it at the first oil change after each
80 000 km (50,000 mile) interval.
See Scheduled Maintenance
on
page 11‑2
for more information.
If driving in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect the filter at each engine oil
change.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6
for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter (away
from vehicle) to release loose dust
and dirt. If the filter remains caked
with dirt, a new filter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter, do the following:
1. Remove the engine cover.
See Engine Cover
on
page 10‑7
.
A. Ventilation Tube
B. Sensor
2. Disconnect the cover fitting from
the ventilation tube (A).
3. Disconnect the wiring harness
connector from the sensor (B).
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