Operation Manual

Workshop maintenance
138
Tdi engine
Engine performance will be seriously
affected if the air cleaner element becomes
choked with dust and other airborne
particles.
• Release the two retaining clips (1).
• Raise the air cleaner slightly from its
cradle to improve access to the element.
• Unscrew the wing nut (2) and remove the
end cover.
• Unscrew the wing nut (3) and withdraw
the element.
• Clean the interior and exterior of the
casing and cover.
• Fit a new element, seal first, into the
casing.
• Secure the element with the wing nut.
• Fit the end cover and align the two arrows
(4).
• Position the air cleaner in its mounting
cradle and secure the two clips (1).