2002 Acura EL Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Air filter, Engine performance.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 8, 2009
Air filter replacement
Engine Performance problem
2002 Acura EL 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 142000 miles
how to change the engine air filter ? tried un screwing a couple of screws but one got jammed not sure if all screws are really needed cause i might have to break it off in order to get the cover off thanks...im hoping im taking off the right cover. thanks
2002 Acura EL 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 142000 miles
how to change the engine air filter ? tried un screwing a couple of screws but one got jammed not sure if all screws are really needed cause i might have to break it off in order to get the cover off thanks...im hoping im taking off the right cover. thanks
Asked by ops440Answer
Replied on March 26, 2009
Yes all the screws must come out. Unforunately on these models the screws get real rusted.
Try pry up on the filter housing with a prybar while loosening the screw, sometimes this works. If it doesn't, you'll have to cut the head off.
