Removal

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Fig 1: AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - AIR CLEANER COVER

2 - AIR CLEANER

3 - COVER RELEASE

Housing removal is not necessary for element (filter) replacement.

Disconnect air intake duct at side of element cover.
Pry up 2 spring clips from front of housing cover (spring clips retain cover to housing).
Release housing cover from locating tabs located on rear of housing, and remove cover.
Remove air cleaner element (filter) from housing. See Fig 1.
Clean inside of housing before replacing element.