Mitsubishi — Cleaning, checking, replacing air cleaner element
Maintenance · Air intake system
From a Mitsubishi operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Mitsubishi S16R-Y1PTA-2 engine
Before you start
- Never service the air cleaner while the engine is running.
Procedure
- Remove the air cleaner cap or wing nut and remove the air cleaner element from the body.
- Blow compressed air (0.69 MPa [7 kgf/cm2] [100 psi] or lower) onto the inside surface of the element.
- Blow dry compressed air onto the outside surface from a distance along the pleats.
- Place a light bulb to illuminate inside the element and check for cuts, pinholes or local wear.
- Replace the element with a new one if defects are found.
- Reinstall the element and reset the indicator by pressing the reset button.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Compressed air pressure: 0.69 MPa (7 kgf/cm2) [100 psi] or lower
Source: Mitsubishi operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.