How To Replace A Smart Car Air Filter

For the purposes of this “how to “ we are using a K&N filter, however the process will be the same for all replacement types.

It is IMPORTANT that you read and follow the instructions that are supplied with the Air Filter you are attempting to fit.

1. Open boot and lift the carpet covering the engine lid.[pay]

2. Undo the Dzus fastener on the engine bay cover by turning anti clockwise and remove lid.

3. In the left hand corner of the engine bay you will see a black plastic lid held in by four clips.

This is the air box lid

4. To remove the clips use a flat blade screwdriver to “flick” the edges of the clips away from the air box.

 

5. Lift the air box lid out.

6. You will see an air filter, held in by a plastic sliding mount, Push this mount towards the front of the car and this will allow you to remove the filter by pulling it forward and then upwards.

 

7. You can then place your replacement filter into the air box by fitting the filter onto the mount at the back of the air box first and then sliding the movable mount back onto the filter.

 

8. Replace the air box lid and make sure all clips are fitted correctly.
Re fit the engine bay cover and tighten the Dzus fastener carefully.

9. Re fit the engine bay cover and tighten the Dzus fastener carefully.

10.Re fit the carpet.[/pay]

 

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