Changing the Air Filter
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Changing the Air Filter
I remember how it was a real bear to change the air filter in the C4. Now, I'm checking out how to do it on the my C5. The manual gives some directions, but all they say is lift up the clips, pull up on the filter case, replace and reverser the process. What's the story on those metal clips? Are you supposed to remove them, or do they bend up...come off, or what? Then once they're out of the way does the plastic box containing the filter come right up (or does it take a lot of muscle to pull it out). And finally when it comes to putting the new one in...does the assembly slide right back in and how are the clips re-attached? Anyone out there with some experience? Thanks!
P.S. one thing I did notice was that the C5 Air Filter is about half the size of my old C4 one.
P.S. one thing I did notice was that the C5 Air Filter is about half the size of my old C4 one.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Changing the Air Filter (Mark S.)
I just changed mine on Sunday.
FYI: Wall Mart now carried the Frame Air Filter for the Corvette and it sells for $9.96 or something under $10. Fits perfect.
FYI: Wall Mart now carried the Frame Air Filter for the Corvette and it sells for $9.96 or something under $10. Fits perfect.
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Re: Changing the Air Filter (Mark S.)
The plastic cover doesn't come out. It stays connected to some grommets on the front frame rail. Just unclip the clips, and pull the filter straight out. Put the new filter in and clip the clips back in place. You'll see how the clips work once you unclip them.
