2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 273

AIR CLEANER NOTE: After installing a new air cleaner, make sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the housing and latch the clips. WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, and be careful when working on the engine with the air cleaner removed. ● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so could result in serious injury. WDI0712 LDI0442 The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide." To remove the air cleaner filter: 1 1. Open the glove box and press in on the sides so that it will open completely allowing it to hang by the cord. Unlatch the clips and move the air cleaner cover upward. IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles and reduces some objectionable outside odors. The filter is located behind the glove box. Refer to the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" for change intervals. To replace the filter, perform the following procedure: 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. 8-18 Maintenance and do-it-yourself