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Figure 28
: Unclip 2 electrical
connections at rear of intercooler
How to do it:
(1)
Open the engine compartment and find the housing for the air filter. Release
the four clamps, Figure 27.
(2)
Lift out the old air filter. Remove any loose dust, insects, or plant fragments
from the housing.
(3)
Inspect it. You do not need to automatically replace it. To make a decision,
look at the colour difference between inside and outside. If the outside is
noticeably darker or dustier than inside, then replace it. Look inside the pleats:
if there is noticeable dirt in most of the pleats (as viewed from the outside)
then replace it. You must also replace it if it is oily or the paper is cut or the
soft seals are damaged.
(4)
If you decide to reuse the old filter, then brush off any large pieces of dirt, and
reinsert it. Otherwise, insert the new filter.
(5)
Close the housing and snap the clips back in place. You are done.
7.4 Remove
intercooler
The intercooler is the (silver) radiator at the top of the engine. It often needs to be
removed, to give access to other systems below.
You will need:
G
Socket or spanner 10mm
G
Screwdriver (star)
How to do it:
(1)
Remove 4 hex screws (10mm
socket) holding down the intercooler.
Two at front, two at rear.
(2)
Remove 2 hose clamps from air
hoses (screwdriver), and then
remove hoses from intercooler (the
other sides of the hoses may be left
attached).
(3)
Take care not to strain the wires and
tubes still connected to intercooler.
(4)
Unclip 2 electrical connections at
rear of intercooler, see Figure 28.
(5)
Remove solenoid assemblies at rear
of intercooler by undoing 2 hex
screws (10mm socket).
7.5 Replacing
fanbelts
The fan belts (two) drive the alternator, water pump, and radiator fan. If the belts fail
then you should definitely stop driving. Replacing the belts is a lot of work because of
the cramped engine compartment.