air filter change in 2004 TL

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acuratl-va - 12 Jul 2006 02:50 GMT

I'm trying to change the air filter in my 2004 TL. In order to change the
filter, you have to remove the plastic strip in the engine compartment on the
driver's side front fender. However, I'm having a hard time removing the
plastic strip due to the 2 clips holding on the strip to the fender. Is
there an easy way to remove these clips or an easier way to change the filter
without removing the plastic strip?

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Ramapo - 12 Jul 2006 16:16 GMT

>I'm trying to change the air filter in my 2004 TL. In order to change the
>filter, you have to remove the plastic strip in the engine compartment on the
>driver's side front fender. However, I'm having a hard time removing the
>plastic strip due to the 2 clips holding on the strip to the fender. Is
>there an easy way to remove these clips or an easier way to change the filter
>without removing the plastic strip?

On my 2005 TL, you do not have to remove anything inside the engine
compartment, other than the oil filler cap. You simply put the car on
ramps or over something that lets you put a catch basin under the
drain, and unscrew the oil filter, which is under the right front
corner of the engine compartment, easily accessable from under the
car.

Paul

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Larry in AZ - 12 Jul 2006 20:52 GMT

Waiving the right to remain silent, Ramapo <Unknown@verizon.net> said:

>>I'm trying to change the air filter in my 2004 TL. In order to
>>change the filter, you have to remove the plastic strip in the engine
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> corner of the engine compartment, easily accessable from under the
> car.

He's trying to change the AIR filter...

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hberry - 06 Sep 2006 01:25 GMT

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Jeff M. - 07 Sep 2006 03:39 GMT

I installed a K & N Air Filter and only had to remove the screws securing
the air filter box. Nothing to it.

> I'm trying to change the air filter in my 2004 TL. In order to change the
> filter, you have to remove the plastic strip in the engine compartment on
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> filter
> without removing the plastic strip?

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>I installed a K & N Air Filter and only had to remove the screws securing
> the air filter box. Nothing to it.
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>> filter
>> without removing the plastic strip?

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