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BEFORE YOU START
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DISCLAIMER:
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
When to replace the car air filter?
In a normal environment, replace your air filter every 20,000 Km
In a dusty environment, replace your air filter every 10,000 Km
In a dusty environment, replace your air filter every 10,000 Km
1- Replacing air filter on older engines
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1- On older engines, the air filter could be changed most of the time without tools.
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2- The air filter cover was simply held in place with steel clips. Remove the used air filter which should not be dirtier than the one shown here.
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3- Insert a new one and put the clips back in place.
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2- Replacing air filter on newer engines (air filter next to engine)
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1- The air filter box is fitted next to the engine in this newer vehicle.
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2- Unplug the bottom hose by rotating it to the right and pulling it out.
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3- Unplug the oil vapor return hose.
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4- Remove the bolt that holds the filter box in place.
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5- Unscrew the clamp of the upper hose.
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6- Take the air filter box out of the engine compartment.
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7- Unscrew the cover and remove the old filter which should not be dirtier than the one pictured here (10,000 km).
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8- Insert the new one taking care to push well the orange gasket into its seat. Close the cover and reassemble.
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3- Replacing air filter on newer engines - Filter on top of engine
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1- This one is more difficult to reach but can still be changed in a minute.
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2- Use a short ratchet handle screwdriver to drive out the three screws.
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3- Unscrew the air hose and pull it out of the cover.
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4- The air filter can now be seen inside.
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5- Take it out. This one served 10,000 Km.
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6- Replace it and reassemble.
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