Nissan 16546-30P00 Air Filter

In the case of the Type 1 engines, the air filter is in the air cleaner housing usually situated on the left rear of the engine compartment. To get to it, slide a screwdriver under two retaining tabs on each end of the covering and push up to remove the covering. Third, pull the air filter holder out from the housing, after that remove the air filter out from the holder while noting the position of the air filter. Wipe the interior part of the air filter housing and cover using a cloth in order to reduce accumulation of dirt and debris. Place the new air filter in the holder before replacing the holder in the housing, and firmly sliding the holder to the back of the car. Last, secure back the air cleaner cover to its housing. For type 2 engines, the air filter is again in this air cleaner housing on the left hand rear of the engine compartment. To start with remove this tab, and this releases the upper inlet air duct from the air cleaner housing, and pulling up on this duct gets rid of the lower mounting peg from the grommet and the entire unit from the compartment. Insert the tips of the two retaining clips to push the releasing buttons and unlock the air cleaner housing from the air cleaner case while lifting out the old air filter in the same position. Vacuum both the air cleaner housing and case to remove dirt and debris and wipe the inside of both with a cloth. The new air filter is then fitted to the housing and the housing reconnected before being locked into position by two retaining clips and the upper air inlet duct refitted.

The air filter is sited in the air cleaner housing at the left rear of the enginemen compartment. Start with the turning of the tab to release the upper inlet air duct from the air cleaner housing. However, for the inlet air duct; first, slide the duct up and release the pressure on the lower mounting pegs to clear the grommet then lift the inlet air duct upward to extract it from the engine compartment. Pull down the two retaining clips with your fingers to detach the air cleaner housing from the air cleaner casing. Easily pull out the old air filter from the air filter housing, with attention paid to whether the filter is to be reinserted in the same manner. Wipe the inside regions of the air cleaner housing with spares and the outer casing of the air cleaner with a clean piece of cloth to get rid of dirt that may be present. To do this, slide the new air filter into the housing, after which the housing needs to be fitted back into the slot and locked by two clips. Lastly, regain mounting of the upper air inlet duct.

Inspect the outer surface of the filter element; if it is dirty, replace it. If it is only moderately dusty, it can be reused by blowing it clean from the back to the front surface with compressed air. Since it is a pleated paper type filter, it cannot be washed or oiled. If it cannot be cleaned satisfactorily, discard and replace it.

Inspect the outer surface of the filter element; if it is dirty, replace it. If it is moderately dusty, it can be reused by blowing it clean from the back to the front with compressed air.