Air Cleaner Element - Acura 2000 TL Owner's Manual

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Air Cleaner Element

The air cleaner element should be
cleaned or replaced according to the
time and distance recommendations
in the maintenance schedule.
Cleaning (Severe Conditions)
Clean the air cleaner element by
blowing compressed air through it in
the opposite direction to normal air
flow. If you do not have access to
compressed air (such as a service
station), ask your Acura dealer to do
this service.
Follow the replacement procedure
for removal and reinstallation.
Replacement
The air cleaner element is inside the
air cleaner housing on the driver's
side of the engine compartment
To replace it:
Maintenance
BOLTS
1. Loosen the four bolts and remove
the air cleaner housing cover.
2. Remove the old air cleaner
element.
3. Carefully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
4. Place the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, tighten the four bolts.