Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection And Replacement — Gasoline Engine

Note:

When replacing the engine air cleaner filter on vehicles equipped with a 6.4L gasoline engine, replace with a dry (non-oiled) filter only.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal

  1. With suitable tool fully loosen (six) fasteners on engine air cleaner filter cover.

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    1 — Fasteners

    2 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

  2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the engine air cleaner filter.

  3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing assembly.

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Assembly

    1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

    2 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation

Note:

Inspect and clean the housing if significant dirt or debris is present before replacing the engine air cleaner filter.

  1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the housing assembly with the engine air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.

  2. Install the engine air cleaner filter cover onto the housing assembly.

  3. Tighten the fasteners (six) on the engine air cleaner filter assembly.

    CAUTION!:

    Do not overtighten the engine air cleaner filter cover lid screws or damage may result.

Parent topic: Engine Air Cleaner Filter