13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner element (N54)

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Open retainers.

Open upper section (1) of intake filter housing and remove.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Section Of Intake Filter Housing

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Remove air cleaner element (1).

Installation:

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

Install new air cleaner element.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Element

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