Installing Air-Cleaner Element

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Always use an original air-cleaner element .
The air cleaner housing must always be perfectly clean .
Use (silicone-free) sliding compound for fitting the air guide hoses .
Secure all hose connections with standard hose clamps .
Always check the following when blowing out the air cleaner housing: To avoid malfunctions, cover critical air-supply components, such as air guide pipes, etc. with a clean cloth .
Observe disposal regulations!

Clean the air cleaner housing:
1. 1.1. Remove salt residues, dirt or leaves from the upper and lower part of the air cleaner housing using a suction device.
2. 1.2. Blow out the water drain -arrow- at the bottom of the air cleaner housing using compressed air.
3. 1.3. Check the air guide from the lock support to the air cleaner housing for dirt and leaves.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Water Drain Plug On Air Cleaner Housing
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
When installing the air-cleaner element, make sure it is centered in the mounting in the lower part of the air cleaner.
Carefully position the upper part of the air cleaner on the lower part of the air cleaner without excessive force. Check that the air guide hoses are seated securely on the upper part of the air cleaner.
Further installation is performed in reverse order.