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Air filter change on Defender Td4
Vehicle ➔ Defender 90 Td4 2013
Difficulty ➔ Easy
Time ➔ 30 minutes
Summary
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Do not clean the air filter with a blower because the high air pressure could damage the filter paper. The air filter would then be ineffective.
If the air filter is dirty, don't hesitate to change it. An OEM air filter costs only a few pounds.
Required Tools
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If you also want to change your Defender's engine oil, it is best to buy the Td4 service kit (DA6040P) which includes : 1 drain plug (1013938) + 1 oil filter (LR004459) + 1 air filter (PHE500060) + 1 fuel filter (WJI500040).
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Open the air filter box
Op 01
Open the bonnet.
Locate where the air filter box is.
Op 02
Unscrew the air hose clip. Use the 7mm shaped socket spanner.
Using the socket spanner instead of a screwdriver allows you to loosen the hose clip without damaging the screw head.
Op 03
Detach the air hose from the air filter cover. Pull by hand.
Op 04
Disconnect the air flow sensor connector :
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Lift the locking clip (2nd photo).
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Pull the connector by hand (3rd photo).
Do not pull on the wires to disconnect the connector. Pull on the connector itself.
Op 05
Unlock the 2 retaining clips on the air filter cover. Pull by hand.
Op 06
Remove the air filter cover. Rotate the cover and lift it by hand.
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Change the air filter
Op 07
Remove the air filter. Lift by hand.
Op 08
Thoroughly clean the inside of the air filter box.
Op 09
Fit the new air filter (PHE500060) on the box.
Op 10
Insert the air filter peripheral seal into the box. Push with your finger.
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Close the air filter box
Op 11
Before replacing the cover, locate the 2 cavities in the air filter box (1st photo) into which the 2 lugs of the cover will fit (2nd photo).
These 2 cavities are located under the front wing.
Op 12
Fit the cover on the air filter box :
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Present the cover slightly inclined.
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Slide the cover to engage the 2 lugs into the cavities (1st photo).
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Fold the cover down into its final position (2nd photo).
Op 13
Take a look to make sure the 2 pins are in position.
Op 14
Lock the 2 cover retaining clips. Push by hand.
Op 15
Engage the air hose on the air filter cover. Push by hand.
The arrow on the hose must face the arrow on the air filter cover (2nd photo).
Op 16
Tighten the air hose clip. Use the 7 mm shaped socket spanner.
Before tightening, position the clip mechanism between the 2 bosses on the hose (1st photo).
Op 17
Connect the connector to the air flow sensor and lock its clip. Push by hand.
The End
The new air filter is installed. The engine will be able to breathe normally.
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