Kwamster Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 I just bought a new air filter for my RX300. Is there a specific procedure for getting the air filter cover off? I took the clamps off and it only opens part-way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWJ Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Check for a 10mm bolt somewhere. They can be sneaky about that stuff. Use best judgement, but sometimes it just takes a little bit of force. Don't break it though. Of course, that is how we learn most of the time - so don't be afraid to tear into it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagofchips Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Am bumping this because I now have the exact same question. Can anybody else be more specific as to what else besides the clamps I need to work to get the air filter cover off? Also, in between scheduled maintenance, would anybody recommend shop-vac'ing the filter (in reverse direction of air flow) to yank out some of the trappings - ie would this do any good? (Doing so certainly works for the cabin filter.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinK Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I just bought a new air filter for my RX300. Is there a specific procedure for getting the air filter cover off? I took the clamps off and it only opens part-way. I changed my 2002 RX300 air filter today. I bought it from Toyota dealer for $24.00. I took off the two clumps and pulled the cover upward and outward ( towards the driver's side) a little bit and had enough space to pull and insert the filter. Did not break anything. Should be a easy job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBrad Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 For around twice that money you can buy a K&N air filter that never needs to be replaced - only cleaned with soap and water about once in 50,000 miles. This is a performance air filter and you will actually get a little seat-of-the-pants increase in performance. You can even hear a slight change in the tone of the intake system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinK Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 For around twice that money you can buy a K&N air filter that never needs to be replaced - only cleaned with soap and water about once in 50,000 miles. This is a performance air filter and you will actually get a little seat-of-the-pants increase in performance. You can even hear a slight change in the tone of the intake system. I am using OEM part to ensure that I will not void waranty in case I need it. It is not too expensive: $24/30K. I am not sure what K&N does to the car or the waranty. I heard some bad thing about it, such prolonged use (without wash) can cause oil films and damage MAF senser. My other car is a Cadillac and Cad dealer strongly oppose using K&N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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