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Air cleaner element
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! Changing the coolant
11-8. Air cleaner element
It may be difficult to change the coolant.
Have the coolant changed by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
WARNING
The coolant should be changed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters in-
take air but also stops flames if the
engine backfires. If the air cleaner
element is not installed when the
engine backfires, you could be
burned.
3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the cap and check
that the rubber gaskets inside the
radiator cap are in the proper position.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment, use a genuine SUBARU air
cleaner element. If it is not used, it
will cause a negative effect to the
engine.
CAUTION
.
Be careful not to spill engine
coolant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off.
The air cleaner element functions as a filter
screen. When the element is perforated or
removed, engine wear will be excessive
and engine life shortened.
.
Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
It is not necessary to clean or wash the air
cleaner element.
Air cleaner element 467
cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the
air cleaner case (front).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
& Replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment
Replace the air cleaner element according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under
extremely dusty conditions, replace it
more frequently. It is recommended that
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.
NOTE
Install the air cleaner element so that
the surface with “UPR” printed on it
faces upward.
3. Remove the air cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
(both front and rear) with a damp cloth
and install a new air cleaner element.
1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear).
2. Open the air cleaner case and pull the
cover rearward while lifting it up.
5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
insert the three projections on the air
