Air Cleaner Element: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Housing removal is not necessary for element (filter) replacement.

Pry up spring clips from housing cover (spring clips retain cover to housing).
Release housing cover from locating tabs on housing (Fig 1 ) and remove cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Assembly
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove air cleaner element (filter) from housing.
Clean inside of housing before replacing element.