13 72 002 Replacing Both Air Cleaner Elements (N73)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Cylinder bank 1-6:
Release hose clip (1) and detach intake pipe.
Unlock and detach plug connection (2).
Open clips (3).
Raise air cleaner housing upper section (4) and remove.
Unlock and detach secondary air hose (5).
Remove air cleaner element and replace.
Installation:
Clean intake filter housing before installing new air cleaner element.
Cylinder bank 7-12:
Release hose clip (1) and detach intake pipe.
Unlock and detach plug connection (2).
Open clips (3).
Raise air cleaner housing upper section (4) and remove.
Remove air cleaner element and replace.
Installation:
Clean intake filter housing before installing new air cleaner element.