Engine Cover with Air Filter

Engine Cover with Air Filter

The air filter element is integrated into the engine cover.

Engine Cover, Removing

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 3 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (G70).





- Open clips - 1 and 2 - and remove air guide hose from mass air flow sensor.

- Remove front air intake connector on lock carrier - 5 -.

- Open spring-type clip - 4 - and remove air intake hose from the engine cover.

- Carefully remove the engine cover from locations - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -.





Always follow the exact sequence otherwise the engine cover could break.

- Cover open intake hose with a clean rag.

Air filter element, removing

- Remove all bolts - arrows -.





- Remove heat shield.

- Separate engine cover, paying attention to the retainer - arrows -.





- Pull air filter element out of the engine cover.





Air filter element, installing

• Always use an original equipment air filter element.

• Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing. When installing, do not use any lubricants containing silicone.

• The air filter housing must be clean.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.

• Note the following when blowing out the air filter housing with pressurized air: To prevent malfunctions, cover the critical air flow components, such as Mass Air Flow Sensor, air intake tubes, etc., with a clean rag.

• Observe disposal regulations!

- Check the MAF sensor and intake hose (intake air side) for salt residue, dirt, and leaves.

- Check air intake hose from the air duct for dirt.

- Make sure that air filter element is properly centered when placed into the mounting of the lower section of air filter housing.

- Set the upper section of air filter housing onto lower section of air filter housing, without using much force. When doing this, make sure that the upper section of air filter housing is not placed crooked onto the air filter element (observe sealing lip of air filter element).

- Make sure the intake hose is securely seated on Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (G70).

Further installation is performed in reverse order.