2020 Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual -  Changing the engine air filter

 Changing the engine air filter

WARNING:  Do not start the engine with the air filter removed. This can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty and can result in serious injury.

Only use the specified replacement air filter.   See   Capacities and Specifications. 

Change the air filter element at the correct interval.   See   Scheduled Maintenance. 

When changing the engine air filter, do not allow debris or foreign material to enter the air induction system. The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles.

Note:   Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. Resulting component damage may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

1. RELEASE THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE AIR FILTER COVER TO THE HOUSING.

1. CAREFULLY LIFT THE AIR FILTER HOUSING COVER.

1. REMOVE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT FROM THE AIR FILTER HOUSING.

1. WIPE ANY DIRT OR DEBRIS FROM THE AIR FILTER HOUSING AND COVER TO MAKE SURE NO DIRT GETS IN THE ENGINE AND THAT YOU HAVE A GOOD SEAL.

1. 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 IT IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED.

1. INSTALL THE AIR FILTER HOUSING COVER.

1. ENGAGE THE CLIPS TO SECURE THE AIR FILTER HOUSING COVER TO THE AIR FILTER HOUSING.