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Old 03-07-2012, 12:47 PM
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How do you swap out the engine intake filter?

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Simple.....open the door on the firewall and pull out the old filter and install a new one. Left side of the engine compartment.
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Originally Posted by California Don
Simple.....open the door on the firewall and pull out the old filter and install a new one. Left side of the engine compartment.
Are you talking about cabin filter, or engine air filter?
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Are you talking about cabin filter, or engine air filter?
Engine Air filter, thxn
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How many miles do you have?

The stock filter is supposed to be good for 50k miles. Of course, might be less depending on conditions.

I haven't done it on my 09, but it looks very easy. See pgs 5-25 & 5-26 in the 06 owners manual: http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...06corvette.pdf
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Unscrew MAF sensor and remove, loosen band clamp, pull intake up and out. Unscrew filter cage, change filter.
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Originally Posted by thedigitel
Unscrew MAF sensor and remove, loosen band clamp, pull intake up and out. Unscrew filter cage, change filter.
Huh ? On an '06 he doesn't have to go through all that iirc. LS2 intake box is different from the LS3
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
Huh ? On an '06 he doesn't have to go through all that iirc. LS2 intake box is different from the LS3
Ah, good call. I missed the LS2 part.
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Originally Posted by California Don
Simple.....open the door on the firewall and pull out the old filter and install a new one. Left side of the engine compartment.
Cabin air filter is on the right side. Just above the battery.
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Originally Posted by thedigitel
Ah, good call. I missed the LS2 part.
He's have had a heck of a time ...............
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It's the easiest to do Ever!!!!! (compared to my other cars) just unclip the two latches on that cheese wedge looking thing, and pull it out. and reverse. done. That's why LS2's Rock!!!!!!

but don't forget to prop the hood with something, cause that hood will want to fall and slice off your fingers.

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Originally Posted by FactoryZ51
It's the easiest to do Ever!!!!! (compared to my other cars) just unclip the three latches on that cheese wedge looking thing, and pull it out. and reverse. done. That's why LS2's Rock!!!!!!

but don't forget to prop the hood with something, cause that hood will want to fall and slice off your fingers.
You doing this in gale force winds ?

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