1.
Remove the cover. Remove the primary air cleaner
element.
2.
The secondary air cleaner element should be
removed and discarded for every three cleanings
of the primary air cleaner element.
Note:
Refer to “Cleaning the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements”.
3.
Cover the air inlet to the turbocharger with tape in
order to keep out dirt.
4.
Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and body
with a clean, dry cloth.
5.
Remove the tape from the air inlet of the
turbocharger. Install the secondary air cleaner
element. Install a primary air cleaner element that
is new or cleaned.
6.
Install the air cleaner cover.
7.
Reset the air cleaner service indicator.
Cleaning the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements
NOTICE
Observe the following guidelines if you attempt to
clean the filter element:
Do not tap or strike the filter element in order to re-
move dust.
Do not wash the filter element.
Use low pressure compressed air in order to remove
the dust from the filter element. Air pressure must not
exceed 207 kPa (30 psi). Direct the air flow up the
pleats and down the pleats from the inside of the filter
element. Take extreme care in order to avoid damage
to the pleats.
Do not use air filters with damaged pleats, gaskets, or
seals. Dirt entering the engine will cause damage to
engine components.
The primary air cleaner element can be used up to six
times if the element has been properly cleaned and
inspected. When the primary air cleaner element is
cleaned, check for rips or tears in the filter material.
The primary air cleaner element should be replaced
at least one time per year. This replacement should
be performed regardless of the number of cleanings.
Use clean primary air cleaner elements while dirty
elements are being cleaned.
NOTICE
Do not clean the air cleaner elements by bumping or
tapping. This could damage the seals. Do not use ele-
ments with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals. Dam-
aged elements will allow dirt to pass through. Engine
damage could result.
Visually inspect the primary air cleaner elements
before cleaning. Inspect the air cleaner elements for
damage to the seal, the gaskets, and the outer cover.
Discard any damaged air cleaner elements.
There are two common methods that are used to
clean primary air cleaner elements:
• Pressurized air
• Vacuum cleaning
Pressurized Air
Pressurized air can be used to clean primary air
cleaner elements that have not been cleaned more
than two times. Pressurized air will not remove
deposits of carbon and oil. Use filtered, dry air with a
maximum pressure of 207 kPa (30 psi).
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Note:
When the primary air cleaner elements are
cleaned, always begin with the clean side (inside) in
order to force dirt particles toward the dirty side
(outside).
Aim the hose so that the air flows inside the element
along the length of the filter to prevent damage to the
paper pleats. Do not aim the stream of air directly at
the primary air cleaner element. Dirt could be forced
further into the pleats.
Note:
Refer to “Inspecting the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements”.
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Maintenance Recommendations
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element/Canister Type) - Clean/Replace
