Snow Screen, Cleaning

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Removal Procedures:

-- Remove the expanding clips -2- from the cover for the front end to do this first remove the expanding pin from the expanding clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Filter Intake Duct

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-- Remove the cover for the front end -1- from the radiator grille.

-- Remove the intake air guide for the air filter. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING .

Procedure :

-- Remove the snow screen -1- and blow it out with compressed air.

Fig 2: Checking Distance Between Impact Absorber Mounts

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-- Remove stubborn dirt with a blunt object.

-- Replace snow screen if damaged.

Installation procedures occur in reverse order. Observe the following:

-- Push the expanding clip first in the specified hole and then lock with the expanding pin.