DIY change engine air filter?

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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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DIY change engine air filter?

How do you change the engine's air filter? I presume unscrew the engine cover? Any photos out there?

I already got the cabin air filter, thanks to the info posted on this forum.

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Old May 25, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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1. Open hood.
2. Loosen the bolts on the air filter box.
3. Replace air filter.
4. Tighten bolts on the air filter.
5. Close hood.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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this is a stock photo, but with my drawings you should get the point.
The box in the corner circled in red is the air box, there's 4 bolts, 1 in each corner, should be a 8mm socket to get them out, you'll probably need an extension to get the back right one out.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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uncrew but the screws don't come out, they just loosen up and then remove the cover.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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that's perfect, thank you.
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