Removing the Replaceable Air Filter Element

Models with 4-cylinder engine and Mono-Motronic injection system
PROCEDURE

Remove the two Phillips-head screws located at the top of the air filter cover.

Open the clamps around the filter housing.

Remove the cover and take out the filter element.

When installing, make sure the filter housing and cover are correctly positioned: the notch on the edge of the cover must align with the projection on the housing.

Models with 4-cylinder engine and Digifant injection system
PROCEDURE

Loosen the clamp on the intake hose. Remove the hose.

Open the clamps around the filter housing.

Remove the cover and take out the filter element.

Vacuum hoses may remain connected.

Models with 5-cylinder engine
PROCEDURE

Loosen the retaining clip of the intake hose on the headlight cover; remove the hose.

Press down the two retaining latches of the headlight cover and lift it off upward.

Remove the right part of the headlight cover after loosening the two Phillips-head screws.

Remove the intake cap above the mixture control unit.

Remove a total of five retaining clips around the air filter housing.

Pull up the mixture control unit together with the upper part of the air filter housing. The filter element can now be removed.

Models with 6-cylinder engine
PROCEDURE

On 2.8-liter engine, disconnect the air flow meter connectors.

Loosen the clamp on the intake hose. Remove the hose.

Open the clamps around the filter housing.

Remove the cover and take out the filter element.