M51 engine
1. Pull up the air filter cover.
2. Remove the old filter element and install a new one, having previously cleaned the channels from the side of the air intake and outlet.
3. Close the lid.
Engines M52, M57
Below is the description for the M52 engine. The replacement of the filter element on the M57 engine is carried out in the same way.
1. Disconnect the corrugated hose from the air filter cover.
2. Turn out 4 bolts on the top part of a cover.
3. Lift up and open the air cleaner cover. Remove the filter element from the air cleaner housing.
4. Clean the housing and install a new filter element.
5. Replace the roof and securely connect the corrugated hose to it.
To install the cover, it must first be hung from below.
M60, M62, M67 engines
1. Press out the staples (1).
1 - Staples
2 - Hose
1 - Staples
2 - Air hose clamp
3 - Hose
2. On engines M60 B30 and M67 loosen the air hose clamp (2) and disconnect the hose.
3. On the engine M62 Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor harness connector (IAT).
4. On the engine M67 disconnect the air flow meter connector.
5. Remove the upper part of the air cleaner housing.
6. Remove the filter element from the bottom of the air cleaner housing, wipe the housing and install a new filter element.
7. Install the removed components.
M73 engine
1. On right bank of cylinders follow the steps described in paragraphs 2 to 4.
2. Press the latch (2) and disconnect the connector (1).
3. Press out the staples (1), loosen clamp (2) and disconnect the hose.
4. Disconnect the connector (3), lift up and remove the top cover of the air cleaner.
5. On left bank of cylinders wring out the staples (1), loosen clamp (2) and disconnect the hose. Disconnect connector (3) and remove the air cleaner top cover.
6. Remove the filter element from the bottom of the air cleaner housing, wipe the housing and install a new filter element. Install the removed components.