Timing:

The service manual recommends replacing the stock filters 30k miles. K&N recommends cleaning their filter every 30k miles.

Part Numbers:

16546-30P00 OEM air filters for all years, NA & TT: (2 req'd)

Procedure:

1. Remove the nose panel between the headlights (4 or 2 x 10mm/phillips) (1.). Be careful not to loose the 'U' spacers (2.)if they are still with the car.

If replacing stock airfilters:

2. Loosen the 2 phillips head screws in the middle of the filter. Unclip the four clips around the edges.

3.Open the airbox up wide enough to remove the old filters & replace them with new ones.

4. Reclip the top of the airbox & tighten the 2 phillips head screws.

5. skip to step 8.

If cleaning K&N type filter:

2. Disconnect the top of the filter from the splash guard (if it's installedthat way) (3.) (1 x 10mm).

3. Loosen the clamp on the base of the filter (4.). Slip thefilter off & around the side of the MAS to remove it (5.).

4. Use a soft brush to remove the large debris from the outside of thefilter. Wash the filter from the inside out with a gentle stream from agarden hose. Let the filter sit until it's dry (sunlight & wind helps).

5. Oil the filter & replace it on the filter ring with the clamp.

6. Make sure the screw on the clamp is on the side & pointed upto make removal easier next time. 

7. Tighten the clamp. Poke the stud on top of the filter back throughthe splash guard. Tighten the nut on the stud (1 x 10mm).

8. Replace the nose panel making sure the 'U' spacers are in place (4or 2 x 10mm/phillips). 

REVISED 10-15-2003