Outlander air filter
#21
06-26-2012, 01:54 AM
I am using K&N air filter for 2 months now without any problem. I don't think the filter is the problem.
Did you replaced the K&N to the OEM one yet and reset the error code? is the problem came back?
Did you replaced the K&N to the OEM one yet and reset the error code? is the problem came back?
#22
06-26-2012, 07:40 AM
Yes after the 8k maintenance they cleared the error and installed the OEM filter. The check engine light has not come back on. If it does I will update again.
#23
06-27-2012, 11:39 AM
If you remove the two screws/clips for the intake duct at the front radiator mount, you can completely remove the intake duct and outer section of the airbox. If you then look inside the outer section of the airbox, you can unclip the duct from the outer part of the airbox. Then you can easily put the filter in and get all three parts (outer airbox/filter/inner airbox) back together. then just push the intake duct back into the outer filter box section until it clicks back in place and replace the two screws/clips. Takes all of 3 minutes and you're sure everything is back in place properly.
On a side note, I just cleaned my K&N filter and found the bottom of the housing unclipped. I usually give the housing a good pull/twist to make sure it is secure.
When I mentioned this to my wife (her car) she said when the dealer changed the oil, they commented that the air filter was okay. This leads me to believe that they opened it up to see, but did not put it back properly. Even the dealer doesn't get it right every time!!
Follow the instructions above closely and you will not have any problems.
Good Luck,
Mark
#26
08-13-2012, 01:13 PM
Screw Clips
Went to try removing the screw/clips that hold the air tube to the front radiator mount, and one of them is not unscrewing 
The philips "screw" is just spinning inside the outer clip body.
BTW, these are the clips (does anyone know where one could buy new ones? I checked local auto stores and they don't care them)
The philips "screw" is just spinning inside the outer clip body.
BTW, these are the clips (does anyone know where one could buy new ones? I checked local auto stores and they don't care them)
#27
08-14-2012, 12:21 AM
try use something thin like a razor blade of a utility knife to help lift up the inner screw while you use the screw driver.
#28
08-14-2012, 04:41 PM
Thanks for the advice with the plastic screw clip removal. The razor blade worked, but a little too well on the first screw (I cut the head right off). The second one remains intact.
The installation of the new air filter went well; no major problems. Easier than replacing the air filter on my old Subaru Forester.
The installation of the new air filter went well; no major problems. Easier than replacing the air filter on my old Subaru Forester.
#29
05-05-2014, 08:53 AM
If it's the same as the 09 Outlander, just don't be OVERly forceful and you'll be fine.
If the brackets at the bottom do separate, the only way you can get them back in is to NOT have the air filter in there. WIth the filter out, line up the two pieces, but maybe even angle the movable peice (the one without the MAF sensor) down a bit and then push them together. THey should lock. To make sure, try and life the movable peice up - it should now be connected to the other piece.
At this point,take the air filter and wedge it down in place - DO NOT pull the two peices apart TOO much or the bottom will come undone again. Just pull the tops apart enough and force the filter in. Then clip the metal peieces together and DONE!
(I just went through this this morning)....lol
If the brackets at the bottom do separate, the only way you can get them back in is to NOT have the air filter in there. WIth the filter out, line up the two pieces, but maybe even angle the movable peice (the one without the MAF sensor) down a bit and then push them together. THey should lock. To make sure, try and life the movable peice up - it should now be connected to the other piece.
At this point,take the air filter and wedge it down in place - DO NOT pull the two peices apart TOO much or the bottom will come undone again. Just pull the tops apart enough and force the filter in. Then clip the metal peieces together and DONE!
(I just went through this this morning)....lol
THX
Doug
