Changing Cold Air Filter

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Changing Cold Air Filter

What would be the easiest way for me to change my aem filter? jacking it up? my car is slammed with no wheel gap so im not sure what to do. im pretty lazy.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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when you are slammed.. you need to drive up on like 2 or 3 pieces of wood. 2 x 4's work best ...then jack up the car (its the only way i can fit my hydraulic jack under a slammed car)

remove the front left wheel, take out ...3 plastic clips, and 2 10mm bolts fron the bumper and lining.. and pull the inner fender lining outwards... then unscrew the filter, and replace!
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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^ on the money, if you would like to remove the entire tube to clean the inside (which I think you should) it will require quick removal of the battery)

best way to clean the inside of the tube is with a detail towel or any other clean towel you have lying around and just push it through, you will find dust in there so do it
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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hmm what's the recommended time to change filter/clean tube?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Where can we get a replacement filter. Or can you just remove the filter and wash it off with a hose and then let it dry.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Have you removed the front bumper before? It takes about 10-15 minutes to remove it. After it's out of the way, it's really easy to remove the intake tube and air filter.
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Murdock
What would be the easiest way for me to change my aem filter? jacking it up? my car is slammed with no wheel gap so im not sure what to do. im pretty lazy.
Jack it up and turn the wheel to the right. Remove the two 8|10mm (can't remember) screws on the bottom side of the front bumper and 3 rivits (1 in between the two screws, and two in the wheel well). Pull out the front wheel well plastic and you're in.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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If you just gonna turn the wheel, no need to jack it up. You can get in there and remove the clips and bolts that secure the wheel well on and get to the filter without removing the wheel.
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