Air Filter Replacement

[docdixon]

OK, I give up. HOw do I remove the plastic housing so I can replace the air filter? I removed the phillips screws at the back edge, and the front edge seems to have tabs into slots, but I cannot get the top of the housing off! There is a tube-like device, which I also removed the phillips screw holding it, but the top still will not budge. There is a large tube to the left (facing the air cleaner housing) held in place by a large spring clamp which I have no idea how to remove, but removal seems essential. Compression of the clamp does nothing to assist me in removing the clamp or looosening the large tube.

I just had my 10,000 serice thinking the dealer would replace the filter, but alas that is not recommended nor was it done.

Suggestions or advice appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

[RICO415]

I use vise grips on the spring clamp to the MAF. That way the clamp is held open.. wiggle it back about 1/4" and you should be able to pull the big plastic hose off of the air filter housing.

[Beetlegirl]

that't true ,here's a pic:

[speedie]

Also don't forget to unplug the MAF (the electrical component near the "big clamp") and the little hose at the bottom left of the airbox lid.

[docdixon]

Thank you all. I'll put my vise grips on it and see if I can wiggle it off.

In all my many cars I have never had such a problem with getting to an air filter!

Thanks again

Doc

[noR]

Aww c'mon now, it's not so bad. Just 2 hose clamps(1 metal, 1 plastic) and 2 phillips heads.

It hinges open on those tabs.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by docdixon

Thank you all. I'll put my vise grips on it and see if I can wiggle it off.

In all my many cars I have never had such a problem with getting to an air filter!

Thanks again

Doc

The problem is that all this stuff was designed for a Jetta/Golf engine bay... the Beetle's curves make things like this a PITA.

Good luck!