General Information - Lancer Evolution: Removal & Installation Mitsubishi Lancer X рестайлинг

3. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (REPLACE)

The air cleaner element will become dirty during use, reducing its effectiveness. Replace it with a new one.

Replacement of air cleaner element

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1. Unclamp the air cleaner housing.
2. Remove the air cleaner element and install a new one.
3. When clamping the air cleaner housing in place, be sure that the cover is completed closed.

5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE)

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1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine performance and reduce exhaust emission level. Therefore, they should be replaced periodically with new ones. Spark plug type SPARK PLUG GAP SPECIFICATION Maker Identification No. NGK DILKR8B6
2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap. Spark plug gap: 0.5 - 0.6 mm (0.020 - 0.023 inch)
3. Install the spark plugs and tighten to 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb).

10. ENGINE OIL FILTER (REPLACE)

Required Special Tool

1. MB991610: Oil Filter Wrench

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1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F) WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the engine room under cover extension (Refer to «UNDER COVER»(ref-592644-S24529768612014011000000) ).
4. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
5. Use the commercially-available tool to remove the engine oil filter.
6. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
7. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
8. Once the O-ring of the engine oil filter is touching the flange, use the commercially-available tool to tighten to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Approximately 3/4 turn [14 ± 2 N.m (124 ± 17 in-lb)]
9. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil (Refer to «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-592643-S16194012212014011000000) ).
10. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks at the oil filter.
11. Install the engine room under cover extension (Refer to «UNDER COVER»(ref-592644-S24529768612014011000000) ).

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1. Remove the engine room under cover front B assembly. (Refer to «UNDER COVER»(ref-592644-S24529768612014011000000) .)
2. Remove the oil filler plug and gasket.
3. Check that the oil level is just below the lower edge of the oil filler plug hole.
4. Check that the oil is not excessively foul and has moderate viscosity.
5. Install the oil filler plug and new gasket, then tighten them to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
6. Install the engine room under cover front B assembly. (Refer to «UNDER COVER»(ref-592644-S24529768612014011000000) .)