13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner element (N51)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove air filter housing

Unfasten screws.

Remove rear panel (1) of intake filter housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Panel

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Remove air cleaner element (1).

Installation:

Clean both parts of intake filter housing from inside.

Install new air cleaner element.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Element

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