13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner insert (M62)

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Open retainers (1).

Press together locking ring (2) and detach hose (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Hose

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Installation:

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.

Remove air cleaner insert.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Insert (M62)

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Installation:

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

Install new air cleaner insert.