Filter Replacement

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for inspection using compressed air. Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be replaced.

1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
5. Check that the cover is firmly installed.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals (refer to "Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions" in this chapter).
NOTICE
Checking the Parking Brake Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force.
Filter Inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.2.Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.3.Measure the resistance between terminal "+" and "-" of the evaporator temperature sensor.Specification Evaporator core temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance [KΩ]
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch ON.2.Connect the GDS.3.Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.4.The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.1. Auto light signal2.