How to change air filter on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 60000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 60 (188.030, .050, .130, .150, .230, .250),
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power,
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bipower (188BXA1A),
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power (188BXA1A)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models
Replacement: air filter – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Please note: all work on the car – Fiat Punto 188 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Remove the air filter housing retaining spring.
Step 5
Remove the air filter housing.
Step 6
Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 7
Take off the filter lid.
Step 8
Remove the filter element from the filter housing. Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Replacement: air filter – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals recommend:
Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
Step 9
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
Replacement: air filter – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Fiat Punto 188 – It's important to only use high-quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 10
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 11
Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 12
Reinstall the air filter housing.
Replacement: air filter – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the air filter body is properly seated.
It should not be displaced with respect to the air intake hose of the throttle body and the guiding fasteners.
Step 13
Screw the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Install the air filter housing retaining spring.
Step 15
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 16
Close the hood.
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