Nissan 16546-4BA1A Air Cleaner Element

The air filter is inside the air filter housing on the left hand side near to the radiator of the vehicle. To remove the air filter from the housing of the Honda for the models prior the 2014 year, first, you have to unlock the two tabs on the sides of the top cover, then you have to pull the air filter out. In some models the filter element may be mounted in a holder; in this case, remove it and install the new element in the holder Then, it is necessary to install the holder with the element in the casing. Another is the removal of the air filter housing duct where in for the 2015 and later models one has to pull the locking tabs located at the bottom of the duct and disconnect it by applying pressure on the tabs. Pop the two locking clips from the sides of the housing, then pull the housing and the duct up to the right and left to be split in half, and take out the filter from the case. Check the outer surface of the filter element; if this area is dirty, remove the element and replace it if the interior is moderately dusty, it can be blown clean from the back surface to the front with compressed air. Not being able to wash it or oil it since it is a pleated paper type filter, if it cannot be cleaned satisfactorily, dispose of it and get a new one. It is also advisable not to spill or pour anything in the housing of the component when the cover is off. Do not operate the vehicle without an air filter because it can cause much wear-and-tear on the engine and the presence of fire risks. Clean out the inside of the air filter housing and replace this with the new filter into the holder or housing making sure it fits appropriately. Depending on the model of the car, for the models before 2014, the filter cover should be slid into the housing until the tabs engage. Familiar with the models produced after 2015, replace the housing assembly back to its position, align the clips and fix them into the right positions to close the assembly and connect the tubes at the base of the housing.