Table of contents: Carburetor models (and the RM engine… ↓ Fuel Injected Models (except for the… ↓
1. A dirty air cleaner element will cause loss of power and increased fuel consumption, therefore it should always be replaced at the specified intervals. If the vehicle is operated in dusty conditions, replace the element more often.
Carburetor models (and the RM engine with the Mono-Jetronic system)
2. Unfasten the spring clips on the air filter cover. Unscrew the single screw and remove the cover from the air filter housing (photo).
3. Remove the air filter element.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover.
5. Place the new element in the housing, then install the cover. Insert and tighten the single screw, snap the spring clips.
Fuel Injected Models (except for the RM engine)
6. Loosen the rubber strap at the right front corner of the engine compartment, then remove the intake cover and disconnect the intake hose (photo).
7. Unscrew the screw and remove the side cover (photo).
8. Unfasten the spring clips securing the air filter cover and lift the cover away from the air flow meter (photo).
9. Remove the air filter element from the main body.
10. Wipe the inside of the air filter housing and cover.
11. Place the new element in the housing, then install the cover, snap the spring clips.
12 Install the side cover, inlet hose and inlet cover.