How-to Replace Engine Air Cleaner
How-to Replace Engine Air Cleaner
How to Replace the Engine Air Filter
by G6CivCX
Parts Required:
Required tools:
Required time:
Background
The air filter’s job is to clean impurities from the air that is going into the engine. The factory recommended replacement interval is every 2-year, 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you live in a dusty area, you should replace it once every 1-year, 15,000 miles.
I recommend the K&N OEM replacement drop-in. It’s a permanent air filter that comes pre-oiled. It will also help you make a few horsepowers.
Here is a side-by-side comparison with the stock filter and a K&N filter. It's a good idea to wear gloves because the filter is very oily.
Clean the filter at the replacement intervals for the stock filter. Consult K&N for cleaning instructions.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place. Stop the engine. Open the hood and support it using the prop rod.
2. The airbox is located near the battery, on the driver’s side.
3. Here’s looking straight down at it. Notice that there are four (4) spring clips holding the top of the airbox.
4. Pop the spring clips off with your finger. It should come out very easily.
5. Move the top of the airbox up and slide it out of the snorkel. It should come out very easily.
6. Clean the immediate surrounding area. Make sure that debris will not fall into the intake tract after you remove the air filter.
7. Take a careful look of the air filter. Notice how it’s sitting. You want the new filter to sit there just like it is. Notice that the bottom has a raised edge to make a nice, air-tight seal.
8. Just pull the old filter up and out. Be careful and don’t drop anything down the intake tract.
9. The filter looks square, but it’s really rectangular. As such, it will only fit correctly in one orientation. Note that this is the incorrect orientation.
10. This is the correct orientation.
11. Replace the cover by first inserting it into the snorkel to make an air-tight seal, then placing it over the air filter.
12. Put a little pressure down on the cover to seal it. Tighten the 4 spring clips. They may take a little pressure to get back on. So take your time and be patient. Once you get one on, the rest should be easy.
13. Turn on the engine and check for leak.
by G6CivCX
Parts Required:
- replacement air filter
Required tools:
- gloves
Required time:
- 5 minutes
Background
The air filter’s job is to clean impurities from the air that is going into the engine. The factory recommended replacement interval is every 2-year, 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you live in a dusty area, you should replace it once every 1-year, 15,000 miles.
I recommend the K&N OEM replacement drop-in. It’s a permanent air filter that comes pre-oiled. It will also help you make a few horsepowers.
Here is a side-by-side comparison with the stock filter and a K&N filter. It's a good idea to wear gloves because the filter is very oily.
Clean the filter at the replacement intervals for the stock filter. Consult K&N for cleaning instructions.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place. Stop the engine. Open the hood and support it using the prop rod.
2. The airbox is located near the battery, on the driver’s side.
3. Here’s looking straight down at it. Notice that there are four (4) spring clips holding the top of the airbox.
4. Pop the spring clips off with your finger. It should come out very easily.
5. Move the top of the airbox up and slide it out of the snorkel. It should come out very easily.
6. Clean the immediate surrounding area. Make sure that debris will not fall into the intake tract after you remove the air filter.
7. Take a careful look of the air filter. Notice how it’s sitting. You want the new filter to sit there just like it is. Notice that the bottom has a raised edge to make a nice, air-tight seal.
8. Just pull the old filter up and out. Be careful and don’t drop anything down the intake tract.
9. The filter looks square, but it’s really rectangular. As such, it will only fit correctly in one orientation. Note that this is the incorrect orientation.
10. This is the correct orientation.
11. Replace the cover by first inserting it into the snorkel to make an air-tight seal, then placing it over the air filter.
12. Put a little pressure down on the cover to seal it. Tighten the 4 spring clips. They may take a little pressure to get back on. So take your time and be patient. Once you get one on, the rest should be easy.
13. Turn on the engine and check for leak.
