How to Install an Air Filter on a Subaru Impreza WRX
An air filter must be installed on your Subaru Impreza WRX once the previous filter has become damaged or overly used. The filter is important because it keeps dirt and debris from building up on the car’s engine, which can cause problems for the vehicle. Installing an air filter can be done in a few simple steps.
Things You’ll Need:
- New air filter
- A screwdriver
- Basic car knowledge
- A vacuum cleaner
- Purchase the correct replacement filter needed for you Subaru Impreza WRX.
- Pull the emergency brake on your vehicle in order to secure it in place.
- Open the hood of the vehicle and use the attached rod to secure the hood open during the installation.
- Find the air filter area under the hood. This area is usually located on top of the Subaru’s engine and is square in shape.
- Loosen the air filter cover by removing the screws using your screw driver. Place the screws to the side for later.
- Remove the air filter from the unit by lifting it up.
- Insert the vacuum hose into the area where the filter was located to remove any existing debris.
- Face the rubber rim of the new filter up and replace it into the air filter compartment by simply inserting it into the area.
- Place the cover back onto the unit and replace the screws that were taken out to remove the old air filter.
- Pull on the units cover in order to ensure it is properly placed and fully tightened.
- Clean the filter regularly with a vacuum in order to prevent frequent filter changes.