Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2017 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 491

Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element & Replacing the air cleaner element Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under extremely dusty conditions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts. 11-13 3. Loosen the screw on the clamp and pull the air intake boot out of the air cleaner case. 4. Unsnap the two clips holding the air cleaner case (rear). 7. To install the air cleaner case (rear), insert the three projections on the air cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air cleaner case (front). 8. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Connector Clip Clamp Air intake boot Clip 1. Unplug the connector that is attached to the top of the air cleaner case. 2. Detach the connector cable from the clip on the right side of the air cleaner case. 5. Open the air cleaner case and remove the air cleaner element. 6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case (both front and rear) with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element.