Introduction
This guide will cover the basics of removing and replacing the Porsche 997.2 Engine Air Filters.
Applicable Models
- 997.2 Carrera / Carrera 4
- 997.2 Carrera S / Carrera 4S
- 997.2 Targa 4 / Targa 4S
- 997.2 GTS
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Locate the filter cover.
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Using your T25 driver and bent nose pliers/tweezes, remove the eight Torx screws from the filter cover.
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Carefully remove Mass Air wire loom from airbox. (Illustrated by blue arrows)
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Be careful not to drop any screws
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Each exposed air filter is held at the end with a Torx screw - remove screws using a T20 driver.
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Once the screws have been removed, grab the filter at the end and gently wiggle it off of the mount.
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Now is a good time to clean any large debris from the filter area .
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Do not let any debris enter the intake track!
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Place new filter onto mount. Some wiggling may be required, as filter is a tight fit with the bottom housing.
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Screw filter back into the plastic.
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Reassemble airbox cover and hand tighten all 8 screws.
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Should be placed on reasonably tight
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Tighten with care so you do not strip the mounting points in the bottom housing!
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