1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
1997 Ford Explorer Manual
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Maintenance and care Changing your air cleaner filter To change your air cleaner filter, follow these steps: 1. Release the clamp locking clip on the front portion of the assembly. 2. Swing the left side of the assembly open. 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the open end of the engine air cleaner assembly and replace it with a new element. 4. Close the assembly and secure the locking clamp. The air cleaner filter shown is typical of 4.0 L OHV and 5.0 L engines. The 4.0 L SOHC is comparable. CHECKING AND REPLACING WIPER BLADES Checking wiper blades Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year or whenever they seem to work less effectively than usual. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes can reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. 193