Air Cleaner Element - Honda 2001 Integra Hatchback 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 passenger's
side of the engine compartment.
Maintenance
BOLTS
To replace it:
1. Loosen the three bolts and remove
the air cleaner housing cover.
2. Lift up the old air cleaner element
and pull it out of the duct.
3. Carefully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
4. Attach the new air cleaner
element to the duct. Make sure
the tab on the duct fits in the
notch on the air cleaner element.
Install the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing correctly
placing the square part of the
flange on the element in the
mating recess on the housing.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, and tighten the three bolts.