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Air Filter Change
Help what should be a really simple job is driving me mad. i can't seem to undo the clips on the air filter lid
 maybe i'm trying to do it wrong - don't want to use brut force or sharp objects any ideas?
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03-22-2008, 03:55 AM
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What year & model car is it?
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03-22-2008, 05:51 AM
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Try pushing the airbox down while trying to undo the metal clips. Sometimes mine likes to get stuck :/
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03-22-2008, 01:51 PM
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I agree, what car?
My e36 filter box just has 2 plastic tabs and it is very tight. I use a screwdriver to get leverage to pry it up.
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03-22-2008, 02:48 PM
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thanks for that i was just a bit nervous of using screwdrivers and stuff as i didn't want to break anything mines an e36 too - now have a JR filter in place what a difference!
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03-25-2008, 01:04 PM
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I just put a new OEM (Mahle) filter in my car. I don't feel or see any difference, I just know it's a cleaner filter now. So I was curious to know exactly what difference you noticed, since it sounds like a SIGNIFICANT difference....thanks. |
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1997 BMW M3 3.2L I6
