11-12Maintenance and service
Air cleaner element
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with theair cleaner element removed. The aircleaner element not only filtersintake airbut also stops flames ifthe engine backfires. If the aircleaner element is not installedwhen the engine backfires, youcould be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-ment, use a genuine SUBARU aircleaner element. If it is not used,there is the possibility of causing anegative effect to the engine.
The air cleaner element functions as afilter screen. When the element is perfo-rated or removed, engine wear will beexcessiveand engine life shortened.
It is unnecessary to clean or wash theelement.
&Replacing the air cleaner
element
Replace the air cleaner element accordingto the maintenance schedule in the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un-der extremely dusty conditions, replace itmore frequently. It is recommended thatyou always use genuine SUBARU parts.
1) Connector2) Clamp3) Air intake boot4) Clip
1. Unplug the connector that is attachedto the top of the air cleaner case.
2. Loosen the screw on the clamp andpull theair intake boot out of the aircleaner case.
3. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case cover.
4. Open the air cleaner case cover andremove the air cleaner element.
5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner caseand case cover with a damp cloth andinstall a new air cleaner element.
