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Old 07-28-2005, 12:21 PM
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Hey guys, i just bought a k&n replacment filter. Iv never changed one before and i was just looking for a little guidance. Id really appreciate it if someone could go over the process of changing the filter. Is it as easy as just pulling out the old one and poping in the new one..? Do i need to remove the splash guard under the front to access the cai filter...? Thxs in advance!!

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Old 07-28-2005, 12:34 PM
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1. You do need to pull the fender liner down to get to the filter.

2. Take the filter back.

3. Exchange it for a filter recharge kit and a good amount of change.

4. Clean your old filter.
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Originally Posted by jasonw,Jul 28 2005, 03:34 PM
1. You do need to pull the fender liner down to get to the filter.

2. Take the filter back.

3. Exchange it for a filter recharge kit and a good amount of change.

4. Clean your old filter.
Thxs for your reply Jason!! But im not sure what you mean by "take the filter back" and whats a "filter recharge kit and good ammount of change'...?

I called an autoparts store and told them what i needed. They sent me a k&n filter and i also bought the fitler cleaning kit.

Thxs again!

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recharge kit = cleaning kit.

You clean the old filter and don't need the new one. I meant you should return the new filter for a refund.
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Originally Posted by jasonw,Jul 28 2005, 03:50 PM
recharge kit = cleaning kit.

You clean the old filter and don't need the new one. I meant you should return the new filter for a refund.
Ahhhhh..gotcha now!! Thxs bro!!

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If money is not tight, you may want to keep and install the new filter, and clean the old one, as it takes sometime time to dry before re-oiling. That way you'll have a ready replacement at all times.

I don't access from the fender liner, but rather the splash shield directly underneath the filter. I think there are only 3 fastners along the bottom front edge of the lip that will allow you access to the area.
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Originally Posted by Cubs2k,Jul 28 2005, 03:59 PM
If money is not tight, you may want to keep and install the new filter, and clean the old one, as it takes sometime time to dry before re-oiling. That way you'll have a ready replacement at all times.

I don't access from the fender liner, but rather the splash shield directly underneath the filter. I think there are only 3 fastners along the bottom front edge of the lip that will allow you access to the area.
Awesome Cubs2k thxs!! I think i'll take your advice and replace the old one with new. Do i need to "oil" the new one before i replace the old. And could you explain the "oiling" process...? Much appreciated!!

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K&N filters are preoiled from the factory, that is why the element looks red.

Your recharge kit should have 2 bottles, detergent and a can of aerosol oil. When you clean the old filter (follow instruction on recharge kit) the filter element will look white, after it dries, you then oil. The oil is red so you can see coverage better.
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Originally Posted by Cubs2k,Jul 28 2005, 05:14 PM
K&N filters are preoiled from the factory, that is why the element looks red.

Your recharge kit should have 2 bottles, detergent and a can of aerosol oil. When you clean the old filter (follow instruction on recharge kit) the filter element will look white, after it dries, you then oil. The oil is red so you can see coverage better.
Very cool bro! Much appreciated!!

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