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How to change your air filter

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Old Jan 5th, 2008, 23:14   #1
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Here is the next in my "how to" series. As all our own vehicles run on sports air filters I have used a 240 breaker to demonstrate how it is done which is why no new filter will be seen.


The first thing to do is to undo the two clips at the top of the filter box which is located next to the radiator:











The air box will then be able to be opened by leaning the back of it towards the back of the car:





The filter can then be pulled out an d as can be seen his filter is very dirty and really overdue for change:





The cover pushes in at the bottom and can now be lifted clear (it may be easier to disconnect the air pipe first)





This picture shows the way the back slides down into the base to secure it:





The new filter is bedded into the groove on the box itself:





The back is slipped back at an angle into the bottom and closed up ensuring the new filter stays in position, It is then clipped into position by the two top clips:





Now if the air pipe was disconnected refit it.



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Old Jan 6th, 2008, 03:39   #2
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Well done again Mike!
As said before "for those who don't know how" Pictures make such a difference.
I would say one thing though,,,
When replacing the front cover be sure to locate the two lugs at the bottom properly and lean the casing away from the main filter box then push down when closing!
I say this as my last two cars when I got them both were not located and it sat higher than it should causing it to leak through the bottom casing.
I like most have not had problems but for the novice it's worth a mention.
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Old Jan 6th, 2008, 05:29   #3
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Hi,

Would also be worth mentioning that those metal clips are delicate.
Or at least the mechanism that holds them to the casing is.
This would apply to ALL air filter boxes of plastic so covers the 200's, Red Block 300's (360?), 700's and 900's and the 800's I believe..

Right pain in the lower abdomen they are if the snap/break/fall off..

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I would only add that if you have an Air Mass Meter in the air intake it is easier to to remove the pipe between it and the air cleaner box first, rather than trying to squash the pipe when you swing the box cover back.

Also test that the hot air thermostat inside the box is working. If it fails it can burn out the AMM. Consider disconnecting the hot air system altogether - most users report it serves no useful purpose.
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