2006 Mercury Mariner Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 261

Maintenance and Specifications 6. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 7. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 8. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine FA-1683 FG-800-A BXT-40R FL-820-S Air filter element 1 FA-1683 Fuel filter FG-800-A Battery BXT-40R Oil filter FL-910 2 PCV valve 3 Spark Plugs 1 Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 2 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used. 261 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)