Microfilter Replacement DIY
 

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Microfilter Replacement DIY

HOW TO CHANGE THE MICROFILTER



1. Unlock and open hood

2. Look for a black, rectangular-shaped plastic cover that sits directly behind the engine cover (Figure 1). You will see two (2) spring-loaded round screws on both sides of the cover and one (1) rectangular latch in the middle.




Figure 1: Locate the spring-loaded round screws and middle latch
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3. To remove the cover, turn both round screws counter-clockwise 90 degrees (Figure 2). Then turn the middle latch counter-clockwise 90 degrees (Figure 3.)



Figure 2: Turn both round screws counter-clockwise 90 degrees to unlock http://www.xoutpost.com/../../../imag...s/122/pic2.jpg


Figure 3: Turn middle latch counter-clockwise to unlatch
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4. Lift up the cover to expose the microfilter (Figure 4.) Remove and discard the microfilter and replace with a new one. The part number for the microfilter is 64-31-8-409-043 and costs round USD $27.




Figure 4: Microfilter
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5. Reverse the procedure to re-install the microfilter.