We replace the engine power air filter every 15 thousand km

In dusty conditions, we replace the filter element more often.

We remove the air filter housing for repair, as well as for access to other units and parts of the power plant.

This task will require a Torx T25, Torx E8, flat blade screwdriver

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Unfasten the rubber fastening strap

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Disconnect the resonator pipe from the pipe cover of the air filter housing

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Let's move the resonator to the side

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We unscrew the two screws securing the cover to the air filter housing

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Remove the cover of the air filter housing with a replaceable element

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Removing the replacement element

We clean the cavity of the air filter cover and install a new element in reverse order

Removing and installing the air filter housing

Disconnect the negative battery terminal

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Remove the intake silencer

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Remove the air filter cover as described above

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

On the K4M engine, we depress the latch of the idle speed control wiring harness block

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Disconnect the shoe from the solenoid valve

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Disconnect the air supply hose from the regulator nozzle

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We unscrew the two mounting bolts and remove the bolts from the holes of the filter housing

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We move the filter housing from the nozzle of the throttle assembly in the direction of the arrow in the photo

Nissan Almera air filter replacement

Remove the air filter housing.

Air filter housing: 1 - neck connection to the throttle assembly; 2 - air supply hole to the air filter housing; 3 - fitting for supplying crankcase gases; 4 - filter housing

Install the air filter housing and all parts in reverse order.