1. Prepare the vehicle for operations (see "Preparing a car for maintenance and repair").
2. Clean the filter cover from dirt.
3. Key by 10 mm we unscrew the three nuts securing the cover to the filter housing and remove it.
3. Remove the filter element and visually check its condition.
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Caution! Operation with a heavily contaminated filter element will result in loss of engine power.
4. Cover the carburetor diffusers with a clean rag and thoroughly clean the inner surface of the filter housing from dust.
Attention! Oiling of the inner surface of the filter element and the inner surfaces of the housing indicates violations in the operation of the crankcase ventilation system and (or) severe wear of the cylinders and piston rings.
5. Install a new filter element.
Note: If there is paper packing tape on the filter element, remove it.
6. Install the filter cover in place and carefully and evenly tighten the nuts that secure it.
7. Check the position of the thermostat flap (see above).