Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35A9SECTION Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement
  1. Remove the air cleaner housing screws (A) and the cover (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Housing
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  2. Remove the air cleaner element (C) from the air cleaner housing (D).
  3. Clean and remove any debris from inside the air cleaner housing.
  4. Check the air cleaner element for damage or clogging. If it is damaged or clogged, replace it.
    NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the air cleaner element.
  5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
  6. If the maintence minder indicated the air cleaner element required replacement, check for other items that may also be displayed in the maintenance minder main items (see MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS ) and the sub items (see MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS ) before resetting the maintenance minder.
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