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Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Another very easy job to be performed every 30,000 miles, or less if you drive in
dusty conditions. As the filter is inexpensive and easy to replace, I would advise
changing it at 10,000 mile intervals to maintain peak engine power.
Allow 15 minutes to complete the job. No need to visit the dealer for a new
filter, Purolator makes a perfectly-good made-in-the-USA replacement, p/n A47039.
The filter housing is located at the right-front of the engine compartment.
Loosen the hose clamp at the 1.25" diameter hose going to the air cleaner box
and slide the hose off. This tube supplies air to the "smog pump" and is
only present on later production '94, and all '95 models. This electric pump adds
air (oxygen) to the exhaust on engine startup to accelerate heating of the catalytic
converter.
Snap off the four clips holding the box cover to the base with a large flat blade
screwdriver. Lift the cover and remove the old filter element.
Clean accumulated loose debris out of the bottom half of the box and install the new
element. The pleated paper side goes downwards. Take care that the soft rubber
surround fits properly in the groove. Replace the cover centrally over the base and
snap the clips back in place. Re-attach the smog pump tube, if applicable.
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