Injen CAI filter removal

[WillyWonka]

For those that have done this before, what's the easiest way to pull out an Injen CAI filter? This weekend, I'll be washing and reoiling the filter so I'd figure I'd ask to help expedite the process. Without looking at it first (too damn busy) I figure the headlight could be removed to get access to it. If so, by memory, there's 3 screws to remove -- 2 easy to see and 1 hidden from view. Where's the "out of view" screw? If there's another way, I take that info as well. Thanks.

P.S.

Check your tire pressure and your air filter regularly.

[Zorn]

Did you install your CAI by removing the headlight????? :eek: :confused: Why would cleaning the filter be done this way????


Turn your wheels to the right (all the way)
Remove the wheel well guard
take out two screws from underneath (front of wheel)
unscrew filter & clean

[Kit99bar]

Willy,

I'm guessing you didn't install your CAI by yourself huh?

I think the easiest way is removign the front bumper

[cybrpunk]

Originally posted by Kit99bar
Willy,

I'm guessing you didn't install your CAI by yourself huh?

I think the easiest way is removign the front bumper

I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one. I did it the way Zorn said. That's the easiest way.

[Go Dawgs!]

How often should you clean the Injen filter and how do you do it (what kind of oil, etc...)? I didn't find any of that information in the install instructions.

[atehrani]

Originally posted by Go Dawgs!
How often should you clean the Injen filter and how do you do it (what kind of oil, etc...)? I didn't find any of that information in the install instructions.

I've heard as much as 50,000 miles to as little as 10,000 miles. Personally I would do it every 15,000 miles. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[Zorn]

I would agree w ateh's stance on this.
K&N says
1) Service every 50,000 -100,000 miles on street driven applications.
2) Service often in off-road or heavy dust conditions or when air filter reaches 18" of restrictions.
3) Let the dirt "build-up" work for you; it will not hurt the performance and actually help filter the air.

For cleaning: I would use the K&N cleaning stuff.

http://www.knfilters.com/clningins.htm
http://www.knfilters.com/clningacc.htm
http://www.knfilters.com/wheretobuy.htm

[WillyWonka]

Originally posted by Kit99bar
Willy,
I'm guessing you didn't install your CAI by yourself huh?
I think the easiest way is removign the front bumper


My point is...I performed the first two steps that Zorn suggested -- a few days back -- and the filter and splashguard were very close to the back of the headlight (really tight space). Simple deduction from the layman's point of view led me to believe that headlight removal would work since the filter faces the back of the light. I also thought about unscrewing the guard to eventually get to the filter, but once again its hella tight.

[WillyWonka]

Originally posted by Zorn
K&N says
1) Service every 50,000 -100,000 miles on street driven applications.
...
3) Let the dirt "build-up" work for you; it will not hurt the performance and actually help filter the air.

Thanks for the info Zorn. That helps my peace of mind. I'll take care of it in a few months. I was cautious since I've read some stories here where CAI filters were extremely dirty after lets say 10,000 miles.

I'll simply unscrew the guard and work from there. The only reason I brought up the question was that space was extremely tight. We were on the same page the entire time with the usual process, but I thought that removing the light could be a reasonable option.