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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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. Unfasten the clamps.

2. Tilt or lift the air filter cover and 

remove the filter.

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 recommended intervals.

CAUTION

Clamp

2.3-liter engine

Clamp

3.0-liter engine

Air filter cover

Air filter 

2.3-liter engine

Air filter cover

Air filter 

3.0-liter engine

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