INSPECTION
INSPECTION
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Cleaning air filter element
Wash out and oil the filter element as speci-
fied in the service schedule.
A dirty air filter element can be recognised
from the fact that it has lost its red colour or
the dust deposit
has reached 3 mm.
If the engine is operated in very dusty areas,
clean the filter insert more frequently.
Removing air filter insert
O
Unscrew the two screws
1
- see illustra-
tion.
O
Loosen the clip
3
- see illustration on
page 44.
O
Detach the air filter from the intake mani-
fold.
O
Unscrew the screw
2
- see illustration -
and remove the air filter housing from the air
filter element.
Cleaning air filter element
O
Blow out the filter insert with a
maxi-
mum of 2.0 bar compressed air
from
the inside outward.
Important
O
Wear protective goggles when
blowing out the filter element.
Flying dirt particles can get into
the eyes - danger of injury.
O
Observe the safety precautions
beginning on page
17 before
performing out any work on the
engine
or
in
the
engine
compartment.
O
Clean the filter element as described in
the instructions on the special cleaning and
service kit available from a VW Marine
Service Partner.
Note
Never use petrol, thinner or other
agents for cleaning! There is a
danger of the filter element being
destroyed.
O
Wipe out the air filter housing thoroughly.
Cleaning air filter element
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2
BM4-016M
BM5-035M