Air Filter (if equipped)
Always inspect the air filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Replace the air filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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Open the hood.
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Loosen the clamp 1 from the air filter.
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Remove the bolt and nut securing the bracket 2 to the passenger side top radiator mount.

- Remove the air filter 4.
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Inspect the air filter. Shake the filter to remove excess dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, replace the filter with a new filter.
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If replacing the air filter, remove the nut 3 and bracket, and reinstall the bracket and nut on the new air filter.
TORQUENut: 3.3-3.75 ft-lbs (4.5-5.1 Nm) -
Reinstall the air filter, or install a new air filter, with the clamp.
NOTICEOperating the vehicle without the air filter installed can result in serious engine damage, which could result in an accident and injury to the operator and others. Always make sure the air filter is installed. -
Install the bolt and nut, securing the bracket to the passenger side top radiator mount.
TORQUEBolt: 7-9 ft-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm) -
Tighten the clamp on the air filter.
TORQUEClamp: 2.6-3.25 ft-lbs (3.5-4.4 Nm) -
Close the hood.