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
- Loosen the fasteners from the engine air
cleaner filter cover using a suitable tool.
![Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter](images/engine_air_cleaner_filter-622/1/jeepwrangler_engine_air_cleaner_filter_669.gif)
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
- Fasteners
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
- Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to
access the engine air cleaner filter.
- Remove the engine air cleaner filter from
the housing assembly.
![Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter](images/engine_air_cleaner_filter-622/1/jeepwrangler_engine_air_cleaner_filter_670.gif)
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.
- Install the engine air cleaner filter into the
housing assembly with the engine air
cleaner filter inspection surface facing
downward.
- 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
- Loosen the fasteners from the engine air
cleaner filter cover using a suitable tool.
![Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter](images/engine_air_cleaner_filter-622/1/jeepwrangler_engine_air_cleaner_filter_671.gif)
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
- Fasteners
- Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to
access the engine air cleaner filter.
- Remove the engine air cleaner filter from
the housing assembly.
![Jeep Wrangler. Engine Air Cleaner Filter](images/engine_air_cleaner_filter-622/1/jeepwrangler_engine_air_cleaner_filter_672.gif)
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
- 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.
- Install the engine air cleaner filter into the
housing assembly with the engine air cleaner
filter inspection surface facing downward.
- Tighten engine air cleaner filter cover
fasteners using a suitable tool.
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a
new filter at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
A full-flow type disposable oil filter should be
used for replacement...
The fuel/water separator housing is located
inside the left frame rail in front of the fuel tank.
The best access to this water drain valve is from
under the vehicle...
Other information:
For your convenience, a tool kit is provided with
your vehicle located in the center console. This
kit includes the necessary tools required for the
operations described in the following sections.
All pieces fit into the ratchet for easy use.
NOTE:
The soft top and the hard top are to be used
independently...
Four auxiliary switches located in the lower
switch bank of the instrument panel can be
used to power various electrical devices. You
have the ability to configure the functionality of
the auxiliary switches via the Uconnect Settings.
All switches can be configured as follows:
Switch type operation: Latching or Momentary
Power source: Battery or Ignition
Ability to hold last state across key cycles: On or Off
Auxiliary Switches
NOTE:
Holding last state conditions are met when
switch type is set to latching and power source
is set to ignition...