Air Filter - Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual

Air Filter

Air filter housing
The air filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according
to the maintenance intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule
booklet. When replacing the filter, unclip the four clamps and
remove the filter. Wipe the inside of the air filter housing with
a damp cloth when replacing the filter.
Never pour fuel in the throttle body or attempt to start the
engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so could
result in fire and personal injury.
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