13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner element (N52K)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove intake duct .

Unlock retainers (1) at top and side on intake filter housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers

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Remove front section of intake filter housing (1) towards top.

Fig 2: Removing Intake Filter Housing Front Section

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Replace air filter element (1).

Installation:

Clean intake filter housing from inside.

Make sure guide (2) is correctly seated in intake filter housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Filter Element And Guide

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NOTE: Assemble engine.