Air Cleaner Element; Replacing The Air Cleaner Element - Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual

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Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element

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 air
cleaner 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
! Petrol engine 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 connector cable from the
clip on the right side of the air cleaner
case.
3. Loosen the screw on the clamp and
pull the air intake boot out of the air
cleaner case.
4. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear).
5. Open the air cleaner case and remove
the air cleaner element.
6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.