1996 Bronco/F-Series

Section 10-00: Fuel System, Service

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Engine Air Cleaner

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Refer to Section 03-12.
Refer to Section 00-03 for the recommended engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) maintenance mileage interval.
Clean the air cleaner housing and the engine air cleaner cover (9661) with a solvent or compressed air. Wipe the air cleaner housing and engine air cleaner cover dry if a solvent is used. Inspect the air cleaner housing and engine air cleaner cover for distortion or damage at the gasket mating surfaces. Replace engine air cleaner cover or housing if they are damaged beyond service.

Air Cleaner Element

Cleaning the air cleaner element is not recommended. The air cleaner element should be replaced at the specified mileage intervals.
Hold air cleaner element in front of a light and carefully inspect it for any splits or cracks. If air cleaner element is split or cracked, replace it.