Cleaning Air Filter Element - Volkswagen Marine SDI Series Operating Manual

Cleaning air filter element

Cleaning air filter element
Wash out and oil the filter element as speci-
fied in the service schedule.
A dirty air filter element can be recognised
from the fact that it has lost its red colour or
the dust deposit
has reached 3 mm.
If the engine is operated in very dusty areas,
clean the filter insert more frequently.
Removing air filter insert
Unscrew the two screws 1 - see illustra-
tion.
Loosen the clip 3 - see illustration on
page 44.
Detach the air filter from the intake mani-
fold.
Unscrew the screw 2 - see illustration -
and remove the air filter housing from the air
filter element.
INSPECTION
2
1
BM4-016M
Cleaning air filter element
Blow out the filter insert with a maxi-
mum of 2.0 bar compressed air from
the inside outward.
Important
Wear protective goggles when
blowing out the filter element.
Flying dirt particles can get into
the eyes - danger of injury.
Observe the safety precautions
beginning on page
performing out any work on the
engine or
compartment.
Clean the filter element as described in
the instructions on the special cleaning and
service kit available from a VW Marine
Service Partner.
Note
Never use petrol, thinner or other
agents for cleaning! There is a
danger of the filter element being
destroyed.
Wipe out the air filter housing thoroughly.
INSPECTION
BM5-035M
17 before
in the engine
43
43