Servicing the pump compartment air filter

Servicing the pump compartment air filter
Topic LCI-USG-0167, Last Updated 05/19/2025

Users or Waters service personnel can replace the pump compartment air filter.

Required tools and materials

  • Mild detergent and water
  • Air filter (if replacing)

To service the air filter:

  1. Open the pump compartment door.
  2. Compress the air filter upward above the frame relief area. Then grasp the filter and slide it to the left.
    Figure 1: Pump compartment air filter
    Air filter frame
    Frame relief area
    Air filter
    Top filter frame rail
    Bottom filter frame rail
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Clean the air filter using a mild detergent and water, and then dry the filter.
    • Discard the old air filter.
  4. Place the air filter into the top and bottom rails in the frame relief area and slide it all the way to the right. Then compress the left-hand side of the air filter and position it behind the air filter frame.
  5. Close the pump compartment door.

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