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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

This air filter may be cleaned with 
compressed air and reused, or replaced, 
depending on its condition. Unless it is 
very dirty, simply shake it to remove 
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it, 
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a 
damp cloth.

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Replacing the Air Filter

1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned 

off.

2. Remove the battery cover and battery 

duct.

3. Unfasten the clamps.

4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove 

the filter.

5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing 

with a damp cloth.

6. Clean or replace the filter.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace the filter according to the 
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).

Air Filter

Don

’

t drive without an air filter. This 

could result in excessive engine wear.

NOTE

If the vehicle is operated in very dusty 
or sandy areas, replace the filter more 
often than the recommended intervals.

Use a Mazda genuine air filter. Use of 
other filters could damage the airflow 
sensor.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Battery duct

Battery cover

Clamp

Air filter cover

Air filter 

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