Intake System

FA20 INTAKE / EXHAUST: INTAKE SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT INTAKE SYSTEM

(a) Check that there is no air suction at the points shown in the illustration.













NOTICE:
Disengagement, cracks or damage in the intake component may cause an idling defect.

2. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clips.





(b) Lift the rear air cleaner case, and disengage the 2 claws.





(c) Lift the rear air cleaner case as shown in the illustration, and remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.





(d) Check that the air cleaner element is moderately clean.

Standard air cleaner element condition:

Not too dirty.

NOTICE:
If the element is too dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.

(e) Use compressed air if the air cleaner filter element needs to be cleaned.

(f) Lift the rear air cleaner case, and install the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.

(g) Engage the 2 claws.

(h) Engage the 2 clips.









NOTICE:
* Securely engage the lower side claws of the air cleaner case.
* Check if the right and left locating lugs of the air cleaner case do not get into the opposite air cleaner case.