Vehicle Exhaust Dust Ejector System (VEDES).

TB 9-2300-378-14

NOTE

After cleaning the filter element and b e f o r e installing it,

e n s u r e that the inside of the filter e l e m e n t housing is

absolutely clean using a damp cloth.

(1) Remove cover over engine air intake opening.

(2) Install filter assembly by lowering it to the bottom of air filter compartment and

slide filter assembly rearward to seal surfaces. Keep seal clear of sealing surface

lip to avoid damage.

(3) Close door. The filter assembly must be properly positioned in the air cleaner

housing so that the door arms (view D) engage the locing pins on the sides of the

filter element frame (view C).

CAUTION

Mechanic must kneel on door to start screws, and all three

screws must be tightened before force on door is released.

Threads may be ripped from box if screws are not tightened

all the way before force is released.

(4) Secure with three screws (view A).

6-16. Vehicle Exhaust Dust Ejector System (VEDES).

a. VEDES Intake Tube and Hoses Replacement (Fig. 6-14).

(1) Removal

NOTE

Replacement of left or right VEDES intake tubes and hoses

is the same. Left side shown.

CAUTION

Do not open top deck doors when air cleaner door assembly

is open. Damage to air cleaner door may result.

(a) Open top deck grille doors.

(b) Remove tube clamp, screw, and locking nut securing VEDES intake tube to

b r a c k e t . Discard nut.

(c) Loosen four hose clamps securing VEDES intake tube and two hoses to

manifold tube and check valve. Remove VEDES intake tube and hoses.

(d) Take hoses and clamps off VEDES intake tube.

(2) Installation.

(a) Apply silicone compound (item 5, appendix C) inside two hoses.

(b) Put tube clamp in position on VEDES intake tube.

(c) Put hoses on VEDES intake tube. Put four hose clamps loosely on hoses.

(d) Put VEDES intake tube in position with long hose toward air cleaner manifold

tube, and short hose toward check valve.

(e) Tighten four hose clamps to secure VEDES intake tube and hose to check

valve and air cleaner manifold tube.

(f) Secure VEDES intake tube to bracket with tube clamp, screw, and new

locking nut.

(g) Close top deck grille doors.

b. Check Valve Replacement (Fig. 6-15). N O T E

Replacement of left or right check valve is the same. Left

side shown.

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