We carry out the work on an unheated engine. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
Remove the spare wheel support bracket for this:
Using a 10 mm wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the support to the mudguard and one bolt securing it to the spare wheel tube.
Remove the support.
Using a 13 mm open-end wrench, unscrew the bolt securing the pipe to the front shield and the bolt securing it to the upper front crossmember.
Remove the spare tire pipe.
Holding the filter with a 19 key, with a 17 key unscrew the fuel pipe fitting, gradually bleeding gasoline into the container placed underneath.
Move the fuel pipe away from the filter.
In the same way, disconnect the fitting of the second pipe.
Each pipe has a rubber sealing ring, which is replaced with a new one if damaged
Using a 10 mm wrench, loosen the clamp tightening bolt
Remove the fuel filter
Install the filter in the reverse order.
The arrow on the new fuel filter should be directed to the rear of the car.
After installing the new filter, check the tightness of the connections with the engine running.
Replacing the air filter element and removing the air filter housing
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four screws securing the housing cover.
Carefully, without pulling the wiring of the mass air flow sensor, lift the cover
Remove the replaceable element of the air filter.
Clean the cavity of the filter housing and install a new replaceable element of the air filter, secure cover.
If you need to remove the air filter housing, then disconnect the electrical connector of the mass air flow sensor.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the clamp securing the supply hose and remove it from the MAF sensor pipe.
Use a slotted screwdriver to pry up the three rubber mounts on the housing
Use a slotted screwdriver to pry up the air intake support and remove the supports from the bracket holes.
The air intake can also be released by unscrewing the upper right radiator mounting bolt, which holds the air intake support bracket.
Remove the air filter housing with the mass air flow sensor and air intake
Install the air filter housing in the reverse order.
To facilitate the installation of the rubber supports in the bracket holes, lubricate the supports with penetrating lubricant such as WD-40