2010-2016 Subaru XV SUV Maintenance and service -> Air cleaner element User Manual
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11-13Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element& Replacing the air cleanerAir cleaner element3. Loosen the screw on the clamp andpull the air intake boot out of the airelementcleaner the air cleaner element accordingWARNING4. Unsnap the two clips holding the airto the maintenance schedule in thecleaner case (rear).“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un-Do not operate the engine with theder extremely dusty conditions, replace itair cleaner element removed. The airmore frequently. It is recommended thatcleaner element not only filtersyou always use genuine SUBARU air but also stops flames ifthe engine backfires. If the aircleaner element is not installedwhen the engine backfires, youcould be replacing the air cleaner ele-ment, use a genuine SUBARU air5. Open the air cleaner case and removecleaner element. If it is not used,the air cleaner is the possibility of causing a6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner casenegative effect to the engine.1)Connector(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and2)Clipinstall a new air cleaner air cleaner element functions as a3)Clampfilter screen. When the element is perfo-4)Air intake bootrated or removed, engine wear will be5)Clipexcessive and engine life shortened.1. Unplug the connector that is attachedIt is not necessary to clean or wash the airto the top of the air cleaner element.2. Detach the connector cable from theclip on the right side of the air cleanercase.– CONTINUED –
11-13
Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element
& Replacing the air cleaner
Air cleaner element
3. Loosen the screw on the clamp and
pull the air intake boot out of the air
element
cleaner case.
Replace the air cleaner element according
WARNING
4. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
to the maintenance schedule in the
cleaner case (rear).
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Un-
Do not operate the engine with the
der extremely dusty conditions, replace it
air cleaner element removed. The air
more frequently. It is recommended that
cleaner element not only filters
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.
intake air but also stops flames if
the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner element is not installed
when the engine backfires, you
could be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment, use a genuine SUBARU air
5. Open the air cleaner case and remove
cleaner element. If it is not used,
the air cleaner element.
there is the possibility of causing a
6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
negative effect to the engine.
1)
Connector
(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and
2)
Clip
install a new air cleaner element.
The air cleaner element functions as a
3)
Clamp
filter screen. When the element is perfo-
4)
Air intake boot
rated or removed, engine wear will be
5)
Clip
excessive and engine life shortened.
1. Unplug the connector that is attached
It is not necessary to clean or wash the air
to the top of the air cleaner case.
cleaner element.
2. Detach the connector cable from the
clip on the right side of the air cleaner
case.
– CONTINUED –
11-14 Maintenance and service/Spark plugsSpark plugsDrive beltsIt may be difficult to replace the sparkIt is unnecessary to check the deflection ofplugs. It is recommended that you havethe drive belt periodically because yourthe spark plugs replaced by yourengine is equipped with an automatic beltSUBARU adjuster. However, replacement ofthe belt should be done according to theThe spark plugs should be replacedmaintenance schedule in the “Warrantyaccording to the maintenance scheduleand Maintenance Booklet”. Consult yourin the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-SUBARU dealer for ”.If the drive belt is loose, cracked or worn,contact your SUBARU 7. To install the air cleaner case (rear),Make sure the cables are replaced ininsert the three projections on the airthe correct case (rear) into the slits on theair cleaner case (front).8. Install in the reverse order of removal.& Recommended spark plugsFor the recommended spark plugs, referto “Electrical system” F12-7.
11-14 Maintenance and service/Spark plugs
Spark plugs
Drive belts
It may be difficult to replace the spark
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the drive belt periodically because your
the spark plugs replaced by your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
SUBARU dealer.
tension adjuster. However, replacement of
the belt should be done according to the
The spark plugs should be replaced
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
according to the maintenance schedule
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your
in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
let”.
If the drive belt is loose, cracked or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
7. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
Make sure the cables are replaced in
insert the three projections on the air
the correct order.
cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the
air cleaner case (front).
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
& Recommended spark plugs
For the recommended spark plugs, refer
to “Electrical system” F12-7.

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