Changing The Engine Air Filter - 2.3L Ecoboost /5.0L - Ford MUSTANG 2022 Owner's Manual

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1. Remove the two sensor wire harness
retainers from the air box studs located
on the front side of the air box.
2. Remove the four studs that fasten the
upper air box housing to the lower air
box housing.
3. Separate the upper air box housing
from the lower air box housing.
4. Loosen the air filter clamp enough to
allow the filter to slip off the housing
easily.
5. Remove the air filter from the air filter
housing.
6. Wipe the newly-exposed air filter outlet
tube clamping area clean to remove
any dirt or debris.
7. Install a new air filter, taking care not
to damage the air filter element. Align
the tab on the closed end of the filter
with the notch in the air filter housing.
8. Tighten the air filter clamp down.
Note: Do not overtighten the clamp or studs
when reinstalling.
9. Reinstall the upper air box piece to the
lower air box piece. Tighten the 4 studs
down.
10. Reinstall the two sensor wire harness
retainers to the mating air box studs.
2022 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 27-09-2021, enUSA, Edition date: 202110, First-Printing
Maintenance
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER - 2.3L ECOBOOST
5.0L
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. Your warranty may not cover
these damages.
Only use the specified replacement air
filter. See Motorcraft Parts (page 343).
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.
Change the air filter element at the proper
intervals. Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
Information.
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1. Release the two clamps that secure
the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3. Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
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