13 72 001 Replacing air cleaner element (M54)

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Release lock of cassette (1) on intake filter housing.

Lift out cassette (1) with air cleaner.

Fig 1: Removing Cassette With Air Cleaner

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Remove air cleaner element from cassette.

Installation:

Clean intake filter housing from inside.

Install new air cleaner insert.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Element From Cassette

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