Air cleaner

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1. 1

   Remove the engine cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

2. 2

   Remove the right front strut bar (A).

   Tightening torque: 46.1–61 N·m

   

3. 3

   Remove the air cleaner assembly.

   1. Disconnect the breather hose (A), recirculation hose (B) and vacuum hose (C).

   2. Disconnect the air intake hose (D) and remove the air cleaner filter assembly (E).

      Tightening Torque

      Hose clamp:

      2.8–4.8 N·m (0.3–0.5 kgf·m, 2.2–3.6 lbf·ft, 26.0–43.4 lbf·in)

      Air cleaner assembly:

      7,8–9.8 N·m

      

4. 4

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replacement

Air Cleaner Element

1. 1

   Remove the right front strut bar (A).

   Tightening torque: 46.1–61 N·m

   

2. 2

   Open the air filter element cover by releasing the clip.

   

3. 3

   Replace the air cleaner element (A) with a new one.

   

4. 4

   Close the air cleaner cover by engaging the clips.

Inspection

1. 1

   Remove the air cleaner element.

2. 2

   Check whether the air cleaner element is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air cleaner element.

3. 3

   If the air cleaner element needs cleaning, blow it with compressed air as shown in the illustration.