Access Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Cover with Air Filter Element

The air filter element is integrated into the engine cover.

Remove Engine Cover

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 3 - at mass air flow sensor (G70).

- Open clips - 1 and 2 - and remove air guide hose from mass airflow sensor.





- Open the spring clamp - 4 - and remove the air intake hose from the engine cover.


Always follow the correct sequence otherwise the engine cover could break.

- Carefully pull the engine cover off at locations - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -, one after the other, otherwise the engine cover could break.





- Cover the open intake hose with a clean rag.

Air Filter Element, Removing

- Remove all bolts - arrows -.





- Separate the engine cover, paying attention to the retainer - arrows -.





- Pull the air filter element out of the engine cover.





Air Filter Element, Installing

• Always use an Original air filter.

• Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing. When installing, do not use any lubricants containing silicone.

• The air filter housing must be clean.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps of series-production status. Refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

• Note the following when cleaning the air filter housing with pressurized air: To prevent malfunctions, cover the critical air flow components, such as the mass air flow sensor, air intake pipes, etc., with a clean cloth.

• Observe disposal regulations!

- Check the MAF sensor and intake hose (intake air side) for salt residue, dirt, and leaves.

- Check the air intake hose from the air duct for dirt.

- Make sure that air filter element is properly centered when placed into the mounting of the lower section of air filter housing.

- Set the upper section of air filter housing onto lower section of air filter housing, without using much force. When doing this, make sure that the upper section of air filter housing is not placed crooked onto the air filter (observe sealing lip of air filter).

- Make sure the intake hose is securely seated on MAF sensor.

Further installation is in reverse order.