Volkswagen Station Vagon 1973 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 63)

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Note

All the dust present in the air drawn in

by the engine is retained by the filter

element in the air cleaner.

Air cleaner

A dirty air cleaner not only reduces the

engine output but can also cause prema-

ture engine wear. If local conditions are

such that the vehicle is often driven on

Under no circumstances may the paper

element be cleaned or soaked with gaso-

line, cleaning solvents or oil.

Release the two clamps which hold the

air cleaner to the engine. Pull back the

clips which hold the air cleaner duct end

pieces on the carburetors. Take end

Take all the hoses off the air cleaner. Note

the hose connections since interchanging

of hoses affects the operation of the

engine.

very dusty roads, the cleaner must be

cleaned or replaced frequently.

Under normal conditions it is not necessa-

ry to replace the filter element more fre-

quently than is mentioned in the Diagnosis

and Maintenance Service Schedule.

When installing the cleaner, check that the

rubber seals on the carburetors and the

rubber sleeves between cleaner upper

part and end pieces fit properly. Recon-

nect all hoses.

Take the filter element out and clean or

replace it. Remove the dirt by shaking the

filter element out with the dirt trapping

side down.

pieces off separately. Lift out air cleaner.

Loosen the four clamps and take off the

top part of the cleaner.

To check or replace the filter element,

the air cleaner must be removed. Do the

following:

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