Air filter removal is a pain

johnnyddn · 07-13-2006, 04:10 PM

I was trying to get to the air filter to see if it needs replaced in a Supra I just bought but it is being a tough bastard about it. The manual says to loosen the clamp at the accordian hose and unplug the air sensor and remove that 10 mm bolt. After loosening the accordian hose clamp, it doesn't wanna move anywhere. I mean it slides back a little but no where the amount I need so that I can pull the air box out. Is there an easier way of getting to the air filter or am I just being retarded?

SupraSaver87 · 07-13-2006, 06:45 PM

I have the same problem. My supra, a 1987 T has a FILTHY air cleaner. However I have not been able to remove that airbox. I kinda felt stupid for not being able to do that...when I can rebuild an engine if I had to. If someone could actually explain this to us, that would be great!

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supra90turbo · 07-14-2006, 03:29 AM

It's MUCH easier with a new accordian hose.
I'm very sure that your hose is old, dryrotted, and hard.
That makes the hose very hard to move. What I had to do is loosen the clamp at the turbo, and pull it away on that end. Then you can swing it down and pull the filter out like that. It's a lot of work to just check the filter, but that's the way you gotta do it if you've got an old accordian hose.

07-13-2006, 04:10 PM	#1
johnnyddn Stock Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10	Air filter removal is a pain I was trying to get to the air filter to see if it needs replaced in a Supra I just bought but it is being a tough bastard about it. The manual says to loosen the clamp at the accordian hose and unplug the air sensor and remove that 10 mm bolt. After loosening the accordian hose clamp, it doesn't wanna move anywhere. I mean it slides back a little but no where the amount I need so that I can pull the air box out. Is there an easier way of getting to the air filter or am I just being retarded?

07-13-2006, 06:45 PM	#2
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	Nope your not a retard I have the same problem. My supra, a 1987 T has a FILTHY air cleaner. However I have not been able to remove that airbox. I kinda felt stupid for not being able to do that...when I can rebuild an engine if I had to. If someone could actually explain this to us, that would be great! P.S. Look for new topic from me....I just got something today!!! __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen.

07-14-2006, 03:29 AM	#3
supra90turbo 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2006 Location: MA, 01468 Posts: 155	It's MUCH easier with a new accordian hose. I'm very sure that your hose is old, dryrotted, and hard. That makes the hose very hard to move. What I had to do is loosen the clamp at the turbo, and pull it away on that end. Then you can swing it down and pull the filter out like that. It's a lot of work to just check the filter, but that's the way you gotta do it if you've got an old accordian hose. __________________

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