Air Cleaner (ACL)

Air Cleaner (ACL)
1 – resonance chamber;
2 – air intake duct;
3 – cover;
4 – air cleaner filter element;
5 – air cleaner housing;
6 – bolt, 8–10 N·m;
7 – bolt, 4–6 N·m;
8 – resonance chamber.
Removal
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air intake duct connected to the air cleaner.
2. Disconnect the air intake hose from the air cleaner side.
3. Remove the air cleaner cover and the air cleaner filter element.

4. Remove the bolts and the air cleaner housing.
Inspection
PROCEDURE

1. Check the air cleaner housing and cover for deformation, corrosion, or damage.
2. Check the air duct for damage.
3. Check the resonance chamber for deformation or damage.
4. Check the air cleaner filter element for excessive dirt, damage, or oil contamination. To clean the filter element, use compressed air applied from the inside of the filter element. If necessary, replace the air cleaner filter element.

5. Check the air cleaner housing for contamination or damage.
Installation
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Test yourself
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