Please don't laugh. I don't want to screw this up

[Wedge]

Ready to install a K&N air filter. Does anything have to be disconnected prior to opening the air box? How many screws have to be removed? Any pitfalls in this job?

Thanks.

[Loren]

My first advice is to wrap the new K&N (or BMC) in newspaper and let it sit overnight. If the newspaper is oil soaked the next day do it again. The number one problem with these filters is over oiling and then that oil getting on the MAF sensor. If that happens you will have to remove the MAF and clean or replace it.

Have a look at the air filter DIY here.

[Wedge]

My first advice is to wrap the new K&N (or BMC) in newspaper and let it sit overnight. If the newspaper is oil soaked the next day do it again. The number one problem with these filters is over oiling and then that oil getting on the MAF sensor. If that happens you will have to remove the MAF and clean or replace it.

Have a look at the air filter DIY here.

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Wow! Glad I asked. That's a lot more involved than I thought. Thanks, Loren.

[djantlive]

I don't use these filters bc they will shorten MAF sensor life as they leave residue. You gain little to no HP (3hp tops) which has no effect on performance. It's not worth it to me and the stock airbox is plenty big so it's not restrictive. IMO, stick with OEM.

To swap, you don't need to disconnect anything. Just unscrew around the airbox and you should be able to wiggle out the lid a little to pull out the filter.