Vehicle Care 239
4. Press the thumbwheel or the reset stem
to confirm the reset.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview
0 234.
When to Inspect/Replace the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and inspecting the
engine air cleaner/filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0 298.
How to Inspect/Replace the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the engine
running with the engine air cleaner/filter
housing open. Before removing the engine
air cleaner/filter, make sure that the engine
air cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and debris. Do
not clean the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/
filter:
1. Loosen the three screws on top of the
engine air cleaner/filter housing.
2. Lift and slide the filter cover housing
away from the engine air cleaner/filter
housing in the hinge.
3. Pull out the filter.
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Warning
If part replacement is necessary, the part
must be replaced with one of the same
part number or with an equivalent part.
Use of a replacement part without the
same fit, form, and function may result
in personal injury or damage to the
vehicle.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/
filter.
5. Reverse Steps 1-2 to reinstall the filter
cover housing.
If equipped, reset the engine air filter life
system after replacing the engine air filter.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 238.
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Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or others
to be burned. Use caution when working
on the engine. Do not start the engine or
drive the vehicle with the air cleaner/
filter off, as flames may be present if the
engine backfires.
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