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2016 PATRIOT ENGINE AIR FILTER CHANGE

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As anyone who has done this knows the 2 screws on back are a pain. I saw a video that I can't find that showed by removing the 10mm screw on right side and moving the bracket out of the way and pulling up and out the entire filter box comes out enough to get to all lid screws much easier even with all hoses still attached. Has anyone tried this? The video did not go into a lot of details and I'm wondering if there is more to it. you know how it is gear heads that know how don't always give the details.
Found the vid

FYI Here's a pic off air housing removed showing filter box stand holes and bracket moved back.
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This is from a very good vid for trans oil changing.
 
#2 ·
As anyone who has done this knows the 2 screws on back are a pain. I saw a video that I can't find that showed by removing the 10mm screw on right side and moving the bracket out of the way and pulling up and out the entire filter box comes out enough to get to all lid screws much easier even with all hoses still attached. Has anyone tried this? The video did not go into a lot of details and I'm wondering if there is more to it. you know how it is gear heads that know how don't always give the details.
Unscrew the bracket on the right, pull it up and pull out the whole housing - that's a great idea.

My wife told me this method when I first changed the filter. ;-)

The main thing is not to disconnect the PCM connectors.