Replacing the Air Filter Element

The air filter element must be replaced every 10,000 km. When operating a car in a dusty area, the mileage between element replacements should be reduced by 1.5–2 times. A deformed or damaged element must be replaced regardless of mileage.

An improper or heavily contaminated air filter element can cause severe wear and reduce engine power.

We unfasten the four latches of the air filter housing cover: two on the left and one each in front and behind.



Raise the lid..



... and take out the air filter element.

We clean the cavities of the housing and the air filter cover and install the new element in the reverse order. The rectangular shape of the filter element eliminates its incorrect installation in the filter housing.

Do not operate the car with the filter element removed - this can damage the engine.