13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner insert (M62): Installation:

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Push on hose (3) as far as it will go. Locking ring (2) must clearly be heard snapping into place.

Raise upper section of intake filter housing a little.

Fig 1: Pressing Locking Ring And Detach Hose

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Remove air cleaner insert.

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

Install new air cleaner insert.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Insert

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