Air Filter(S) - Ford Taurus 2011 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Specifications
AIR FILTER
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
For Ecoboost™ equipped vehicles, when servicing the air cleaner, it
is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system. The
engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small
particles.
Changing the air filter element
3.5L V6 engine
3.5L V6 SHO engine
1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)