12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 66
12.27 Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Preparatory work
– Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 64)
– Remove the air filter. ( p. 65)
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Main work
– Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 125)
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
– Oil the dry air filter with a high quality filter oil.
Oil for foam air filter ( p. 125)
– Clean the air filter box.
– Check the intake flange for damage and firm seating.
Finishing work
– Install the air filter. ( p. 65)
– Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 64)
12.28 Sealing the air filter box
Preparatory work
– Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 64)
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Main work
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Seal the air filter box in the marked area
.
Finishing work
– Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 64)
12.29 Securing the air filter box cover
Preparatory work
– Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 64)
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Main work
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Drill a hole at marking
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Guideline
Diameter 6 mm (0.24 in)