Air Cleaner Element; Replacing The Air Cleaner Element - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service

Air cleaner element

The air cleaner element functions as a
filter screen. When the element is perfo-
rated or removed, engine wear will be
excessive and engine life shortened.
It is not necessary to clean or wash the
element.
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters
intake air but also stops flames if
the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner element is not installed
when the engine backfires, you
could be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment, we recommend that you use a
genuine SUBARU air cleaner ele-
ment. If it is not used, there is the
possibility of causing a negative
effect to the engine.
& Replacing the air cleaner
element
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Non-turbo models
1) Connector
2) Clip
3) Clamp
4) Air intake boot
5) Clip
1. Unplug the connector that is attached
to the top of the air cleaner case.
2. Detach the clip on the connector cable
from the right side of the air cleaner case.
3. Loosen the clamp and pull the air
intake boot out of the air cleaner case.
4. Unsnap the two clips and open the air
cleaner case.
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5. Remove the air cleaner element.
6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
with a damp cloth and install a new air
cleaner element.
7. If the rear air cleaner case has been
removed, insert the three projections on