Changing Air and Pollen filter. A pictorical (56K beware)

[Lux]

Just got done doing a couple of things in the 15K minor service (although I'm only at 12K...what the hell). Attached is a little pictorial. Surprisingly, the air filter looks practically new. The pleats were clean and the foam outer side was clear. The pollen filter, on the other had, was nasty. I've got my fan running all the time so I'm sure that didn't help.

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[Lux]

Oh yeah, here's a glamour shot.


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[Brucelee]

Great stuff! We are intending to create a "how to" section with exactly this type of permanent posts. Thanks much!

One question-on the photo of the engine, I assume you are looking down through the opening right behind the rolll bars, correct? If so, can you describe how you got down there?

Also, I have found that a good vacuum with deep brushes will really get that pollen filter quite clean. I would NOT use that technique on the air filter but with the pollen filter, it will be fine.

Those pollen filters are very expensive, no?

Thanks again!

[Lux]

Yes, those pollen filters are insanely priced. Especially the charcoal-filtered ones. I think I'll take your advice and vacuum it out every 3K miles or so since it's pretty easy to access.

I think you're asking if the photo was taken looking towards the back of the car from inside the cabin? If so, that is incorrect. The photo was taken from the back of the car looking forward. When the top is in the "service" position the clamshell that covers the top is fully open (see attached pic).


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[Adam]

Hey Lux, I'm going to do the 15k mile service myself as well and I was just wondering how long it took to do the Pollen Filter? What tools are needed?

[Brucelee]

The pollen filter takes about 5 minutes tops. You need a torx set for one screw in the middle of the plastic panel. Remove it, pull off panel, pull out filter, put in new one, reverse.

[Adam]

excellent. Thankyou.