13 72 001 Replacing Both Air Cleaner Elements (N52K)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Pull off plug (1).

Release clamp (2) and detach air intake hose.

Open retainers and remove upper section (3) of intake filter housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug, Clamp And Upper Section

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Remove air cleaner element (1).

Installation:

Clean upper and lower sections of intake filter housing from inside.

Insert new air cleaner elements.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Elements

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