At a glance
Access, condition, and tools can raise difficulty.
Confirm time from the exact procedure.
Follow the exact vehicle procedure.
General steps; verify the exact vehicle procedure.
- 01ConfirmConfirm fault and exact vehicle fit
- 02SafetyReview hazards and stop limits first
- 03BudgetFull range · 30 currencies in Budget · not a quote
- 04Repair13 steps · prepare, remove, install
- 05Verify5 post-repair checks
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A dirty-looking filter does not automatically explain a performance complaint, and a code does not automatically mean the filter is restricted. Inspect the full intake path and diagnose the symptom separately.
Safety and stop conditions
Unexpected-start and contamination warning
Work with the engine off and prevent an automatic restart. Keep loose material, tools, and cleaning products out of the clean intake path.
Tools, parts, and information
Budget context
Source-backed repair estimate
U.S. national parts-and-labor estimate. Vehicle and access differ; location, taxes, fees, and related repairs are excluded.
ECB rates compare currencies, not local service prices.
- 01USD band$79–$99 · per filter-replacement service
- 02Compare30 currencies · ECB rates dated 2026-10-05
- CAD CA$110–CA$145
- EUR €70–€90
Show all 30 currency values
- USD $79–$99
- CAD CA$110–CA$145
- EUR €70–€90
- GBP £55–£75
- AUD A$110–A$145
- JPY ¥12,500–¥15,665
- CHF 65–85
- NZD NZ$140–NZ$180
- INR ₹7,605–₹9,535
- MXN MX$1,430–MX$1,800
- CZK 1,720–2,165
- DKK 525–665
- HUF 25,930–32,500
- PLN 305–390
- RON 375–475
- SEK 790–995
- ISK 9,655–12,110
- NOK 755–955
- TRY 3,880–4,870
- BRL R$390–R$495
- CNY CN¥525–CN¥665
- HKD HK$615–HK$780
- IDR 1,415,135–1,773,405
- ILS ₪240–₪305
- KRW ₩106,170–₩133,055
- MYR 320–405
- PHP ₱4,950–₱6,205
- SGD 100–130
- THB 2,660–3,340
- ZAR 1,310–1,650
- 03VerifyConfirm vehicle and work scope
- Source 1: Air Filter Replacement Cost EstimateSource date 2026-09-03 · Retrieved 2026-09-23
Planning range only. Not a quote.
Preparation
4 steps
Confirm the exact filter application and housing location
Switch the engine off and keep it from starting
Inspect the intake duct, clamps, wiring, and nearby debris
Read how the housing opens so clips and hinges are not forced
Removal overview
4 steps
Open only the specified clips or fasteners
Lift the cover without straining ducts, wiring, or sensors
Note filter orientation and sealing surfaces
Remove the filter without dropping debris into the clean side of the intake
Installation overview
5 steps
Compare the replacement dimensions, seal, and orientation
Clean loose housing debris without pushing it downstream
Seat the filter evenly in its full sealing channel
Close the housing without pinching the filter
Reconnect every duct, clamp, clip, fastener, and electrical connector disturbed
Verification
5 checks
- Inspect the complete housing perimeter
- Confirm ducts and clamps are seated
- Start the engine and listen for an abnormal intake leak
- Check warning lamps and scan data if the original work involved a fault
- Record the service without inventing the next interval
Common mistakes
- Leaving a seal folded or pinchedUnfiltered air can bypass the element.
- Disconnecting a sensor by pulling the wiresConnector locks and heat-aged plastic need careful handling.
- Blowing debris into the clean intakeLoose material can reach the sensor or engine.
- Assuming the filter repairs every airflow codeLeaks, sensors, wiring, control, and mechanical faults remain possible.
Exact-information boundary
Verify the correct information using current manufacturer service documentation for the VIN, engine, trim, transmission, drivetrain, market, and installed equipment.