Abstract: Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of an air cleaner assembly for a machine. The air cleaner assembly may include a filter housing and a filter element. The filter housing may include a mating surface extending in a first plane and defining a filter opening thereon. The filter housing also includes a filter engaging member associated with the mating surface. The filter element may include a filter frame extending generally in a second plane and defining an opening for receiving a filter medium. The filter element may also include a sealing member disposed in the filter frame around the opening and configured to seal around the opening when the filter frame is brought into contact with the mating surface. The filter element may further include a blade extending from the filter frame and configured to engage with the filter engaging member.