13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner element (N14)

Release screws.

Tightening torque 13 71 3AZ

With vehicles that have a hot film air mass meter: 

• Disconnect connector.

Release clamp (1) and pull the lid (2) off the air hose and remove.

Fig 1: Clamp, Air Hose Cover And Retaining Screws

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Remove air cleaner element (1) from intake filter housing.

Installation note: 

Clean intake filter housing.

Fig 2: Intake Filter Housing Air Cleaner Element

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