Filter Replacement
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for inspection using compressed air.
Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be replaced.

1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
5. Check that the cover is firmly installed.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions” in this chapter).
NOTICE
Checking the Parking Brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks” heard while fully applying it from the released position.
Filter Inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.
Inspection The following section describes how to diagnose faults using a diagnostic instrument. 1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, and turn on the GDS.
Refrigerant System Service Basics (R-134a) Refrigerant Recovery Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove HFC-134a(R-134a) from the air conditioning system.