[Z06] DIY - Changing Stock Air Intake Filter Element *Z06 Specific*
02-17-2009, 10:26 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
DIY - Changing Stock Air Intake Filter Element *Z06 Specific*
This is a very easy procedure... it takes ~15 minutes.
*** Standard disclaimers apply. I assume no responsibility for any damage. Please be careful - the consequences of a mistake or improper install could be disastrous ***
Pics below are from a 2007 Z06.
Tools
* Flat Blade Screwdriver
* T25 Torx bit, with suitable attachment
* Optional: Screwdriver with a "V-shaped" head
Step 1) Remove Two Retaining Pins
Use Flat Blade or "V-shaped" Screwdriver and lift the center of the push-pin
Step 2) Loosen Worm-Clamp on Accordian Coupler
Use Flat Blade Screwdriver and loosen Worm-Clamp. You dont need to 'open' it completely, just loosen it a fair amount.
Step 3) Disconnect Intake from Accordian Coupler
Push end of Acordian toward rear of car
Move/wiggle intake until it's free and place on top of Accordian (Be careful not to strain MAF Wires)
Carefully Flip Intake over and place on left side of engine (Be careful not to strain MAF Wires)
Note: I did not disconnect the MAF Sensor Wiring Harness, there is enough slack to place the intake as shown.
Step 4) Check for oil in Intake and Accordian
Dry:
Step 5) Remove Filter Frame
Remove 6 T25 Torx Screws
Pull Frame toward you
Step 6) Remove Filter Element
With frame removed, pull element out toward you.
Step 7) Replace Filter Element
Push new element into intake, and reverse the above steps.
*** Standard disclaimers apply. I assume no responsibility for any damage. Please be careful - the consequences of a mistake or improper install could be disastrous ***
Pics below are from a 2007 Z06.
Tools
* Flat Blade Screwdriver
* T25 Torx bit, with suitable attachment
* Optional: Screwdriver with a "V-shaped" head
Step 1) Remove Two Retaining Pins
Use Flat Blade or "V-shaped" Screwdriver and lift the center of the push-pin
Step 2) Loosen Worm-Clamp on Accordian Coupler
Use Flat Blade Screwdriver and loosen Worm-Clamp. You dont need to 'open' it completely, just loosen it a fair amount.
Step 3) Disconnect Intake from Accordian Coupler
Push end of Acordian toward rear of car
Move/wiggle intake until it's free and place on top of Accordian (Be careful not to strain MAF Wires)
Carefully Flip Intake over and place on left side of engine (Be careful not to strain MAF Wires)
Note: I did not disconnect the MAF Sensor Wiring Harness, there is enough slack to place the intake as shown.
Step 4) Check for oil in Intake and Accordian
Dry:
Step 5) Remove Filter Frame
Remove 6 T25 Torx Screws
Pull Frame toward you
Step 6) Remove Filter Element
With frame removed, pull element out toward you.
Step 7) Replace Filter Element
Push new element into intake, and reverse the above steps.
Last edited by Dreamin; 02-19-2009 at 01:00 PM.
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02-17-2009, 10:26 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Note: I did not need to disconnect the MAF Sensor Wiring Harness; however, it would be SAFER to do so and get the intake out of the engine compartment.
With Intake flipped over (step 3 above), push center tab of retaining pin and pull the pin toward the front of the car. The harness also unplugs by pulling it toward the front of the car.
With Intake flipped over (step 3 above), push center tab of retaining pin and pull the pin toward the front of the car. The harness also unplugs by pulling it toward the front of the car.
02-17-2009, 11:37 PM
#6
Le Mans Master
The scheduled replacement interval for the air filter is 50k miles - corrected from my prior post. I changed mine when it got fouled up with burped engine oil.
No, not if it is tightly adhering to the intake - and usually only the bottom one will loosen if there is any loosening.
No, not if it is tightly adhering to the intake - and usually only the bottom one will loosen if there is any loosening.
Last edited by allanlaw; 02-18-2009 at 12:52 PM.
02-17-2009, 11:40 PM
#7
Drifting
06-21-2009, 02:14 PM
#15
Drifting
Superb write-up.
Thanks for you efforts.
Its folks like you that make this forum such a great source of help.
Thanks again.
Thanks for you efforts. Its folks like you that make this forum such a great source of help.
Thanks again.
09-13-2009, 07:08 AM
#17
Team Owner
Superb tutorial! Are there any aftermarket filters worth considering when it comes time to check/change the OEM filter?? Or is the OEM setup sufficient and cost effective? I felt I wasted my time and $$ replacing the OEM filters on my LS2 with the pricey K&N filters and didn’t notice any performance improvements.
BTW I keep reading about that pad that can come loose and block the air flow. How would that be checked at this point? Is that a “maintenance” item?
Tom
BTW I keep reading about that pad that can come loose and block the air flow. How would that be checked at this point? Is that a “maintenance” item?
Tom
Last edited by AFVETTE; 09-13-2009 at 07:34 AM.
09-13-2009, 09:30 AM
#18
Race Director
Superb tutorial! Are there any aftermarket filters worth considering when it comes time to check/change the OEM filter?? Or is the OEM setup sufficient and cost effective? I felt I wasted my time and $$ replacing the OEM filters on my LS2 with the pricey K&N filters and didn’t notice any performance improvements.
BTW I keep reading about that pad that can come loose and block the air flow. How would that be checked at this point? Is that a “maintenance” item?
Tom
BTW I keep reading about that pad that can come loose and block the air flow. How would that be checked at this point? Is that a “maintenance” item?
Tom
I would stay away from any intake that cuts the shroud, that can lead to issues lol. The nice thing about the Z06 is the front NACA duct which brings in cool air right to the filter area.
The stock pad thing coming loose I haven't heard much about, but it'll get into the motor if it does unglue! I suppose it's something to look at and see if "pad separation" is occuring.
