Removing Air-Cleaner Element

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3.8-Liter air filter only:

Unclip solenoid valve for tuning flap.

Fig 1: Locating Tuning Flap Solenoid Valve
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3.8-Liter and 3.6-Liter air filter:
Unscrew eight Torx tapping screws (T25 screw insert) on the upper part of the air filter.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Air Filter Screws
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Lift off upper part.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Part Of Air Filter With Air-Cleaner Element
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Unscrew one Torx tapping screw (T20 screw insert) on each air-cleaner element and pull out the element.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw On Air-Cleaner Element
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Information
- Use only warm water with washing-up liquid to clean the air cleaner housing.
- Harsh cleaning agents must not be used!
Use only warm water with some washing-up liquid to clean the housing. Do not use harsh cleaning agents.