How to replace AIr Filter for Mazda MPV 2004??

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aqua11@swbell.net - 09 Dec 2006 16:59 GMT

I try to replace the air filter for my Mazda MPV 2004. I follow the
owner's manual by removing the bolt and unfastening the 2 clamps.
However, I can not open the air cleaner housing/compartment wide enough
to take out the existing air filter. I open hard enough and afraid to
force separating that my break the housing.

Any hints is appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

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searn@hotmail.com - 11 Dec 2006 23:12 GMT

>I try to replace the air filter for my Mazda MPV 2004. I follow the
>owner's manual by removing the bolt and unfastening the 2 clamps.
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>Thank you in advance.

I pried the two pieces apart with my hands just wide enough to get
the old one out & then put the new one in. Bad design in my opinion.
The only other way I could see to do it was to disconnect a bunch of
stuff to get the air intake tube off, which would make what should be
a 5 minute job a 1/2 hour (or more) job.

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