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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
11-8. AIR CLEANER ELE- MENT s11ag
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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.
. Do not splash the engine coolant over painted parts. The alcohol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint surface.
4. Reinstall the cap and check that the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap are in the proper position.
Changing the coolant s11af0202
It may be difficult to change the coolant. Have the coolant changed by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
The coolant should be changed according to the maintenance schedule in the“ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed. The air cleaner element not only filters intake 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.
CAUTION
When replacing the air cleaner element, use a genuine SUBARU air cleaner element. If it is not used, there is the possibility of causing a negative effect to the engine.
The air cleaner element functions as a filter screen. When the air cleaner element is perforated or removed, engine wear will be excessive and engine life shortened.
The air cleaner element is a dry type. It is unnecessary to clean or wash the air cleaner element.
REPLACING THE AIR CLEA- NER ELEMENT s11ag01
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.
1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air cleaner case( rear).