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Air Filter Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Open the hood and locate your air filter box. Before working under the hood, make sure the hood struts (if applicable) are strong enough to support the weight. If the struts are weak, use a prop to keep the hood from falling. 2 Release the clips or remove the mounting screws from the filter box cover. 3 Lift the cover off the filter box and remove the old air filter. Remember the direction the filter is facing for installation reference. 4 Vacuum out the filter box and wipe it down with a damp cloth if it is dirty. Do not use compressed air to clean the filter box assembly. 5 Install the new air filter into the filter box. 6 Re-install the filter box cover. 7 Install the clamps or tighten the screws to secure the cover. Make sure the air fi...

Air Filter Replacement Procedure To Replace Car Air Filter Helpful Information A vehicle's engine air filter is a replaceable cleansing unit. In most cases an air filter can be replaced in under 5 minutes. The air cleaner in your car should be changed between 3,000 and 6,000 miles depending on driving conditions. Changing your air filter is easy. Remember, always use protective eye wear and gloves when doing any car repair. First locate the air filter housing; this is where the air filter element resides. To locate the air filter housing look for the engine air intake tube. Next, remove the air filter housing retainer clips or screws and remove the air filter housing top. Replace the old air filter with a new air filter and reassemble. (Note: be sure you clean out any leaves or debris inside the air filter housing upon reassembly). To determine if your air cleaner needs to be changed remove the air filter housing retainer clips or screws and remove the filter, gently tap ...

Cabin Air Filter Replacement  Helpful Information When you turn on the air conditioner or heater the cabin air filter is put into action, like any filter it becomes dirty inhibiting the air flow through the vents. Replacing a air cabin filter is relatively simple and can be performed in a few minutes with minor tools in most cases. Some vehicles are not designed with a cabin filter check the owner's manual for location. The service interval of these filter can vary due to road condition and environment. Tools and Supplies Needed Air cabin filter Small socket set Small screw driver Safety eyewear and gloves Common Problems Filter becomes plugged not allowing air flow into the vehicle cabin. Filter retains moisture creating mildew odors. Best Practices Always inspect filter at regular intervals Replace filter more frequently if driven in dusty areas Easy step by step instructions on how to replace a cabin air filter and pertains to most vehicles, confi...