Helps to rotate it about 45 degrees counter clockwise to get it out of that tight space and same when installing back. Can use 8mm socket also on some bolts. Tuff job. Cabin air filter tuff too! Thanks for the video help
TOOLS: 8mm / 5/16 socket wrench and a flathead screwdriver Remove the electrical junction on the righthand side (if you have it) by pulling up the red clip on it, AND THEN pushing in the black piece under the red clip. Then the whole electrical piece pulls out (it may have electrical tape on it - you likely do not have to remove the tape like I did by mistake! Mine also had a zip tie which had previously been cut. I don’t know if it had to be or not. Try pulling it out without removing that stuff. ) After watching multiple videos and reading comments, and doing this myself, I would say it’s easier to completely remove both hoses. It takes no time and it makes it so much easier to put the cover back on. If you are super skilled with a long ratchet you could potentially just take the filter cover off. But honestly, I don’t see how the heck you reach the back screws. Seems like it would take FOREVER
Thank you.! Gadzooks! I looked under the hood and couldn't believe it wasn't right there with a cover held on by a couple of metal taps. It was a pain, but less than I expected.
@@EverydayCars Thank you again for this video, it is done, you saved me a great deal of time and aggravation. Alfa Romeo has always held a special place in my heart, the look, the sound and even exclusivity in America. Thank you again, I did subscribe and thumbs!
This is pretty easy to do - and was my first time ever working on a car besides changing a headlight lamp. You might want to time/combine it with replacing the spark plugs since the air filter unit has to come out in order to get to the plugs. It's WELL worth removing the entire intake hose (the one with the accordion end and at the top and no clamps) as it makes getting the air filter unit out and back in much easier. There are just two bolts securing the intake hose at the bottom. Be careful as the driver's side tab of that air intake (the part the bolt goes through) looks a little fragile - mine was broken off by a previous owner but it's worth bolting it back in to help support the air intake hose.
How many miles on yours? I’m at 72k and I doubt the spark plugs need changed since the gas engine isn’t running for all of the miles. I just put ruthenium plugs in my explorer EcoBoost and at 95k miles the original iridium plugs were still good. I have a video on that if interested.
I bought the car used with 23k on it.... I think it had around 42k when I changed it. I don't know when it was done before I did it. Has to be 30k miles on the filter at least.
Dale McClain I know what you mean. 75k miles and I still haven’t changed it again. Other cars I’m like it’s been awhile I’ll just change air filter. Not this car lol
too bad you decided to do a timelapse. the best part learning how to do it can be difficult to understand for first timers. If you ever change it again or have time to explain in regular time, it would be very helpful. I personally don't mind the time as long as you get to to point cause I want to do it right.
