12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.23
Cleaning the air filter and air filter box
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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Remove the air filter.
V00979-10
Main work
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and
allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaning agent (
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
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Oil the dry air filter with a high quality filter oil.
Oil for foam air filter (
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Clean the air filter box.
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Clean the intake flange and check it for damage and tight-
ness.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter box cover. (
12.24
Installing the air filter
H02459-01
Main work
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Mount the clean air filter on the air filter support.
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Grease the air filter in area
A
.
Long-life grease (