Remove air filter insert

Prerequisite

Ignition is switched off.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE. Damage to the clean air line. Damage to the air filter. For changing the air filter insert, if the upper section of intake filter housing is only raised and not completely removed, the clean air line and the air filter insert may be damaged.

Do not lift upper section of intake filter housing by force.
Unfasten clamp.
Remove upper section of intake filter housing completely.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten snap ring (2).
Loosen the screws in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the upper section of the intake filter housing (3).
Remove the air filter insert (1).

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