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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

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. Loosen the bolt and remove the hose.

2. Unfasten the clamps.

3. Lift off the air filter cover and remove 

the filter.

4. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing 

with a damp cloth.

5. Clean or replace the filter.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace the filter according to 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 recommended intervals.

CAUTION

Bolt

MAZDASPEED MX-5

Clamp

Air filter cover

Air filter

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