bjterp00

I decided to replace my stock engine air filter with a K&N filter (model E-1983), which I have had on previous cars.

It took me a few minutes to figure out how to open up the air box and get at the filter.

It turned out to be pretty easy:

1. Remove engine shield for ease of access
2. Loosen the hose clamps connecting bellows to the air box outlet
3. Pry bellows back off the air box outlet
4. Rotate air box outlet clockwise (but actually to left when you are standing above it from the front passenger side)
5. Pull out filter element
6. Vacuum out filter box (see picture of what I found)
7. Insert new filter element, mounting on small (1.5") diameter tube at bottom of air box
8. Press air box outlet into filter opening, then fit into airbox opening, and rotate counterclockwise to lock in place
9. Replace bellows and tighten hose clamps

Interestingly, there are lots of YouTube videos on how to replace the cabin air filter, but none I could find on the engine air filter.

Here's what I found in the air box when I got the filter out ... lots of leaves and a Ricola wrapper!





Road detritus in the air box

08A6

What are your thoughts about any improvements, if any?
Any reason you chose K&N over the AWE S-flo filter, as another option?
Thanks!

bjterp00

Not too noticeable, but haven't done any interesting driving since I installed it. I chose K&N just due to past experience.

burlgoat53

cant go wrong with a K&N..proven reliable systems

R3Wood

Thanks. I just did mine. This thread was a huge help.