2015 Ford Transit 350 Wagon Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 228

Maintenance CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER - 3.2L POWER STROKE DIESEL WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The vehicle warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. Note: After operating the vehicle up to 200 mi (320 km) in heavy snowfall, we recommend that you open the hood at the earliest opportunity and clear the snow and ice from air filter housing. Do not remove the foam filter. Only use the specified air filter. See Capacities and Specifications (page 265). Change the air filter element and foam filler at the proper interval. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 440). 1 2 3 E174609 1. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector and cable from the air filter cover. 2. Clean the area around the air tube to air filter cover connection to prevent debris from entering the system and then loosen the bolt on the air tube clamp so the clamp is no longer snug to the air tube. It is not necessary to completely remove the clamp. Pull the air tube off from the air filter cover. 3. Release the clamps that secures the air filter cover to the air filter housing. E177563 The foam filter must be in place at all times. 225 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing