2002 Acura EL air filter replacement

2002 ACURA EL
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OPS440
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how to change the engine air filter ? tried un screwing a couple of screws but one got jammed not sure if all screws are really needed cause i might have to break it off in order to get the cover off thanks...im hoping im taking off the right cover. thanks
Mar 8, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Yes all the screws must come out. Unforunately on these models the screws get real rusted.

Try pry up on the filter housing with a prybar while loosening the screw, sometimes this works. If it doesn't, you'll have to cut the head off.
Mar 26, 2009 at 5:59 PM