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Remove the air cleaner assembly as follows:

1. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the hose

from the air cleaner cover. Rotate the hose on the
throttle body upward so it is out of the way.

2. Detach the electrical connector and remove the air

cleaner cover by flipping the two latches on the
bottom inboard side of the cover.

3. Tilt and pull the cover toward the engine to

disengage it from the assembly.

4. Remove the old filter and install the new one.

5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover by sliding the tabs into

the base of the air cleaner and locking the two
latches. Reinstall the electrical connector.

6. Rotate the inlet duct into position and slide it onto

the air cleaner outlet, then tighten the clamp.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.

See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.

CAUTION:

Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.

NOTICE:

If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause
a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place when 
you’re driving.