How To Install K&N Filter?
05-31-2006, 06:13 PM
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How To Install K&N Filter?
Just got me a new k&n filter for my hhr and I can't figure out how to get the filter housing off so i can replace stock filter with my new k&n filter?
Does anyone know how to do this on a stock hhr?
Any help would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
rhoss1
Does anyone know how to do this on a stock hhr?
Any help would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
rhoss1
05-31-2006, 06:20 PM
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The search feature is your friend. I typed in air filter remove and got this information off a post by Mike from SoCalHHR's.
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
06-01-2006, 05:37 PM
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thanks courthousedeb,
I disconnected the MAF sensor, Then i unhooked the pvc hose and both ducts. But I still could'nt get that filter housing off, I don't know if something else is keeping it from coming lose or what. I did not want to pull to hard because I thought i might break something. I done a search on the internet but its to new of a model and there is nothing posted about it yet.
I disconnected the MAF sensor, Then i unhooked the pvc hose and both ducts. But I still could'nt get that filter housing off, I don't know if something else is keeping it from coming lose or what. I did not want to pull to hard because I thought i might break something. I done a search on the internet but its to new of a model and there is nothing posted about it yet.
06-01-2006, 07:01 PM
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On the 2.4 --- Well there are 2 nuts on the bracket that runs from the bottom of the air box to the exhaust manifold.....then just pull up to remove the air box from the gromet/stud on the top of the head...left-front side looking down......Then you get to back out all eight of those screw to uncover the filter......They (GM) must of thought it was going somewhere
Last edited by Bowtie388SBC; 06-03-2006 at 07:54 AM.
06-02-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by courthousedeb
The search feature is your friend. I typed in air filter remove and got this information off a post by Mike from SoCalHHR's.
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
06-03-2006, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Alzonie
I love the way the automakers seem to go out of their way to make the simplest job a real hassle. Sometimes I think they do it just to force some of the owners who are a little less handy with tools, to take their vehicles back to the dealer for every little thing. And then get charged an arm and a leg for doing it.
06-03-2006, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rhoss1
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE REPLYS...
Finely got that big filter housing off and got my k&n filter installed. I will post results here in a day or two.
Thanks Again,
rhoss1
Finely got that big filter housing off and got my k&n filter installed. I will post results here in a day or two.
Thanks Again,
rhoss1
I'm not looking forward since reading about your troubles. But, Guess I'll take a crack at it! We'll have 6000 miles on the HHR then, so I'm also going to start using the "Lube-It" (From Fluoramics) additive at that time.