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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Engine Air Cleaner Filter

In this manual: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION — 5KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — 177GETTING TO KNOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL — 77STARTING AND OPERATING — 126MULTIMEDIA — 106SAFETY — 89IN CASE OF EMERGENCY — 24SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE — 105SPECIFICATIONS — 16CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE — 7
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For correct service intervals

NOTE:

Be sure to follow the "Severe Duty" service interval, if applicable.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection

Quality of engine air cleaner filter replacements varies greatly. Only high-quality Mopar® filters should be used.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Gasoline Engine

Observe the recommended maintenance intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule section of this manual.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal

  1. Loosen the engine air cleaner duct clamps. Clean the filter cover using a suitable tool.
    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

    1. Fasteners
    2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
  2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the engine air cleaner filter.
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing assembly.
    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation

NOTE:

Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the engine air cleaner filter.

  1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the housing assembly with the engine air cleaner filter sealing surface facing down.
  2. Tighten the engine air cleaner filter cover fasteners using a suitable tool.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Diesel Engine

Observe the recommended maintenance intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule section of this manual.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal

  1. Loosen the engine air cleaner duct clamps. Clean the filter cover using a suitable tool.
    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

    1. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
    2. Fasteners
  2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the engine air cleaner filter.
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing assembly.
    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    1. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
    2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation

NOTE:

Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the engine air cleaner filter.

  1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the housing assembly with the engine air cleaner filter sealing surface facing down.
  2. Tighten the engine air cleaner filter cover fasteners using a suitable tool.

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