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2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Fuel System (DFI)
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
                            NOTE
    ○In dusty areas, the element should be replaced more
     frequently than the recommended interval.

                          WARNING
    If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the
    throttle body assy, the throttle may become stuck,
    possibly causing accident. Replace the air cleaner
    element according to the maintenance chart.

                          NOTICE
    If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive en-
    gine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.

• Remove:
   Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
     (DFI) chapter)
     Connector Bracket [A]
     Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Screws [B]
     Clamps [C]
     Upper Air Cleaner Housing [D]

• Discard the air cleaner element [A].

• Install
  upward.
          a new element [A] so that the screen side [B] faces

• Install:
   Upper Air Cleaner Housing
     Clamps
•   Tighten:
    Torque - Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Screws: 1.1 N·m
                (0.11 kgf·m, 10 in·lb)
• Install:
   Connector Bracket
     Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Installation in the Fuel System
     (DFI) chapter)