Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1048

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ENGINE 2.5L (Continued)
SPECIAL TOOLS
2.5L ENGINE
Valve Spring Compressor Tool MD-998772A
Hydraulic Valve Tappet Removal Tool C–4129–A
Vibration Damper Removal Tool 7697
Timing Case Cover Alignment and Seal Tool 6139
Pressure Tester Kit 7700
Bloc–Chek–Kit C-3685–A
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Pry up spring clips from housing cover (spring
clips retain cover to housing).
(2) Release housing cover from locating tabs on
housing (Fig. 8) and remove cover.
(3) Remove air cleaner element (filter) from hous-
ing.
(4) Clean inside of housing before replacing ele-
ment.
Fig. 8 Air Cleaner Housing Assembly
1 - AIR CLEANER ELEMENT COVER
2 - TABS
3 - HOUSING
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