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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE / VEHICLE MAINTENANCE / Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Jeep Wrangler: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE / Engine Air Cleaner Filter

For the proper maintenance intervals

NOTE:

Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions” maintenance interval if applicable.

WARNING!

The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection

The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality Mopar® filters should be used.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Gasoline Engine

Follow the recommended maintenance intervals as shown in the Maintenance Schedule in this section.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal

  1. Loosen the fasteners from the engine air cleaner filter cover using a suitable tool.

    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

    1. Fasteners
    2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
  2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the engine air cleaner filter.
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing assembly.

Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation

NOTE:

Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the engine air cleaner filter.

  1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the housing assembly with the engine air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
  2. Tighten engine air cleaner filter cover fasteners using a suitable tool.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Diesel Engine

Follow the recommended maintenance intervals as shown in the Maintenance Schedule in this section.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal

  1. Loosen the fasteners from the engine air cleaner filter cover using a suitable tool.

    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover

    1. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
    2. Fasteners
  2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the engine air cleaner filter.
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing assembly.

    Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    1. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
    2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation

NOTE:

Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the engine air cleaner filter.

  1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the housing assembly with the engine air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
  2. Tighten engine air cleaner filter cover fasteners using a suitable tool.

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    NOTE:

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