User Manual - Page 264

For 2004 MAZDA 3.

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8-23
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
This air filter may be cleaned with
compressed air and reused, or replaced,
depending on its condition. Unless it is
very dirty, simply shake it to remove
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it,
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a
damp cloth.
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Replacing the Air Filter
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off.
2. Remove the battery cover and battery
duct.
3. Unfasten the clamps.
4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove
the filter.
5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth.
6. Clean or replace the filter.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the filter according to the
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
Air Filter
Don’t drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than the recommended intervals.
Use a Mazda genuine air filter. Use of
other filters could damage the airflow
sensor.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Battery duct
Battery cover
Clamp
Air filter cover
Air filter
J48C_8S18-EA-03I_Edition1.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:51 AM
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