Figure 2-75. Removing rubber connectors and air cleaner tube

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for evidence of holes, tears, or seal damage. If the

element is serviceable return it to stock.

NOTE

The air restriction indicator will show some

red when the element is partially restricted

as an advance indication of the need for

servicing. W h e n an extended period of

o p e r a t i o n is planned and the indicator

shows a state of dust plugging (partial red

i n d i c a t i o n ) too great for mission com-

pletion, the air cleaner must be serviced.

(3) I n s t a l l a t i o n .

(a) Install the element into the air cleaner

housing.

(b) Press the locking mechanism into the

air cleaner housing, and turn it clockwise until it is

locked in the clamps.

(c) Install the cover onto the air cleaner

Figure 2-76. Removing air cleaner.

housing lock latches.

b. Removal.

(3) Loosen the clamp securing the rubber

(1) Loosen the two clamps securing the two

connector to the air tube, Separate the connector

from the air tube (fig. 2-77).

rubber connectors and the air tube assembly (fig. 2-

75). Remove the connectors and tube assembly

f r o m the vehicle. If necessary, loosen the two

clamps to separate the air tube from the connectors.

Figure 2-77. Disconnecting rubber connector from air tube.

(4) Disconnect the ventilation line from the air

tube, and remove the three nuts and bolts securing

the air tube to the right side panel. Remove the air

Figure 2-75. Removing rubber connectors and air cleaner tube.

(2) Remove the six nuts, bolts, and washers

securing the air cleaner. Lift the air cleaner off of