PROCEDURE
SEPARATE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 clamp hooks from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Disengage the 2 guides and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly together with air cleaner hose assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
Note
Do not allow foreign matter to enter the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
This procedure is only performed when the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly will be reused.
Check whether the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is dirty or clogged.
| *a | Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-assembly Intake Downstream Side (Throttle Body with Motor Assembly Side) |
If the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is dirty or has foreign matter adhered to it, clean the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly with compressed air.
Note
When cleaning the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly, blow the compressed air from the intake downstream side (from the throttle body with motor assembly side).
If the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is still extremely dirty after cleaning it, replace the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly with a new one.