Stock air filter removal
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Stock air filter removal
I know this sounds really sad but I cannot remove my stock air filter element. I tried following the instructions in the owner's manual and I cannot find it in the service manual. I unfastened the two clamps on the front of the cover but the cover does not want to move. I can force it just enough to get my fingers inside but no where near enough run to actually remove the element.
All I want to do is replace the filter element.
All I want to do is replace the filter element.
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He's as bad as Can
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-easy-removal-air-filter-box-54827/
But the first time I tried I couldn't do it either.
But the first time I tried I couldn't do it either.
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Originally Posted by bowman
I know this sounds really sad but I cannot remove my stock air filter element. I tried following the instructions in the owner's manual and I cannot find it in the service manual. I unfastened the two clamps on the front of the cover but the cover does not want to move. I can force it just enough to get my fingers inside but no where near enough run to actually remove the element.
All I want to do is replace the filter element.
All I want to do is replace the filter element.
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The best thing to do is keep the clips in the front fastened and pull up on the back of the box to get the back 2 bottom nipples out of the rubber grommets. Then push back on the front of the air box to get the top front nipples out of their rubber grommets. then you can unclap those metal clips to get the air filter out.
before you put it back make sure the rubber grommets are in their holes.
Dont worry about pulling or pushing too hard, you really can't break anything.
put the air box back in the reverse order above.
before you put it back make sure the rubber grommets are in their holes.
Dont worry about pulling or pushing too hard, you really can't break anything.
put the air box back in the reverse order above.
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K got the front and back out of the holes. Undid the clamps in front but the top of the housing still won't come off to allow access to the air filter. There are two hooks underneath that are preventing this. I have pushed and pulled in every direction with no luck. Why did they make it this hard to do such a simple think as change the air filter.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Wankel
K got the front and back out of the holes. Undid the clamps in front but the top of the housing still won't come off to allow access to the air filter. There are two hooks underneath that are preventing this. I have pushed and pulled in every direction with no luck. Why did they make it this hard to do such a simple think as change the air filter.
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pics?
EDIT
ok, got that damn stock air filter out. Why is it such a HUGE pain in teh *** to replace it? Fvkcing stoopid
EDIT
ok, got that damn stock air filter out. Why is it such a HUGE pain in teh *** to replace it? Fvkcing stoopid
Last edited by BlueRenesis82; 10-25-2005 at 05:46 PM.
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He's as bad as Can
Too late for you, but this might help someone else. VIDEO
It's about 5 1/2 megs and you will need Quicktime 7
Here it is in DivX (.avi)
It's kind of hard to explain, you just have to get it right once.
It's about 5 1/2 megs and you will need Quicktime 7
Here it is in DivX (.avi)
It's kind of hard to explain, you just have to get it right once.
Last edited by expo1; 09-01-2008 at 04:58 PM.
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thankx alot for that vid and the quick replys. but anything about that airbox mod thats out now...? said to put some more grunt to the intake sound. but will it harm anything? thanks again
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At my last oil change, my dealer told me the air filter will have to be replaced soon. I figured I'd do this myself. If I just want to replace the air filter with another stock one, what kind is it and where can I get it?
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It sure looked easy in that video. I still can't get the bottom back ones out of the grommets: the car was practically shaking when I was trying to pull the box upwards as recommended, I was afraid I'd break something. Yeesh!
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Originally Posted by Rotor Kreuzer
It sure looked easy in that video. I still can't get the bottom back ones out of the grommets: the car was practically shaking when I was trying to pull the box upwards as recommended, I was afraid I'd break something. Yeesh!
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Originally Posted by Rotor Kreuzer
It sure looked easy in that video. I still can't get the bottom back ones out of the grommets: the car was practically shaking when I was trying to pull the box upwards as recommended, I was afraid I'd break something. Yeesh!
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Warning! Be careful with bottom grommets
It is super easy to push the 2 bottom rubber grommets through the hole and have them drop into the fans below. Chances are most people will push them through and not know it. I did it twice and they are bitch to get out. So be warned.
#25
Too late for you, but this might help someone else. VIDEO
It's about 5 1/2 megs and you will need Quicktime 7
Here it is in DivX (.avi)
It's kind of hard to explain, you just have to get it right once.
It's about 5 1/2 megs and you will need Quicktime 7
Here it is in DivX (.avi)
It's kind of hard to explain, you just have to get it right once.