Changing air filter - instructions?
 

Hi all

Could anyone please provide a set of simple instructions for changing the air filter?

I'm not keen on spending money at the garage for what should be a simple job but want to be sure I do it right.

Any tips?

Thanks

Mossy

It's in the big box on the left side of the engine, looking from the front.
It's been a while since I had that open, but I think you need to remove the trim that abuts it (just clips in) and take off the hose to the manifold then undo a few big screws to get the lid off.

Full description of this (easy) task is in the Service Manual - Maintenance page 74 Section 7.29. (See Tech Dump in the "D2 -Common Faults" Section) +++ + Lots of other useful stuff on how to save a shed load of money by doing it yourself. "

Thank you both - very helpful!

To follow on from the hilarious 'how many forum members does it take to change a light bulb', I'll play the part of the forum member that warns about the dangers of changing air filters :)
Well, not dangers as such. Just a heads up about the flawed design.
The top half of the air box which comes off to access the filter is bolted to the bottom airbox half with 4 big bolts and some sort of captive nut in the bottom airbox half.
Its a common occurrence for these bolts to become rusty and a bit seized.
Hopefully they are not, but if they are try soaking in anti-seize penetrating oil.
One of mine the head broke off and I had to replace the airbox.
When putting them back coat in copper grease or a bit of engine oil to stop them seizing next time.

its quite easy to do, i hoovered mine out and gave it a good wipe round, & fitted a jetex air filter to mine, also don't be alarmed to see a massive pump sitting in the bottom of the airbox