Air Cleaner Element: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Cover

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

NOTE: It is normal for turbo charger equipped vehicles to have a small amount of oil accumulation in the air cleaner housing. The amount depends on driving style.

Unfasten clasps on sides of air cleaner housing cover. Lift cover off air cleaner housing. See Fig 1.
Remove filter element.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a turbo charger, the make-up-air filter should be replaced when replacing air filter element.
On turbo charger equipped vehicles remove the make-up-air filter element.
If necessary, clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.