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In general this is a DIY project that with the right tools and a little finesse anyone with basic mechanical skills can accomplish. There are 4 Phillips hex head screws holding the air filter cover in place that can be quite tight and difficult to unscrew...I would suggest not using a screwdriver to unscrew them as they are hard to reach in places and it is difficult to get the necessary leverage...instead it is best use a 5/16 socket wrench with an 8-10 inch extension or a 10 in screwdriver with 5/16 attachment...otherwise you run the risk of stripping the screw cap threads. Once the screws are loose (no need to remove them) you will want to grab the top half of the filter housing on the driver's side and with both hands push fairly hard toward the engine while slightly putting upward pressure to expose about 2-3 inches of the filter. By pushing the filter cover in this way you will not hit a black rubberized strip running the length of the hood on that side which would otherwise become an obstruction in lifting the filter cover for removal, however please also note that the filter cover will not be completely off at this point but just enough to reach in and remove the air filter manually by pulling it out firmly yet gently...once you do this the rest of the filter cover will come off easily as the filter in place is keeping the cover snug in its position. Replace the filter and then align the filter cover with the four screw holes and tighten in place...it is easier to put the cover on after replacement but you will need to push with some force to get it realigned with the screw holes. Don't be afraid to push and pull on the filter cover as necessary to remove and replace it as it is plastic but do be mindful that there are other connections around and on the cover itself so you will want to check to ensure that these are all intact and secure once you are done.
There are now several online video sources (YouTube) on this topic that provide excellent tutorials on how to remove the filter cover and replace the filter. With a little time and muscle you can save a bundle on what your dealer or local mechanic would charge for this.
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