Help! How the hell I can remove the cabin air filter inlet case? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Marchino · 01-28-2012, 07:28 AM

Hello,

My cabin air filter inlet case (the case holding the filter) got broken, I need to replace it with a new one but how can I get it out of its place? The hole is too small to let it through....I can't believe I need to unscrew the black part in front of it which is also glued to other parts...

Help please.
Thank you

Marchino · 02-02-2012, 01:54 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER

Here is a bit of help the scheme suggests to unscrew screws number 3..Help!!

rydahog · 02-12-2012, 06:19 PM

remove the dash..

Marchino · 02-13-2012, 01:41 AM

Sent you a pm. Tks for the reply!

nyrfan · 02-13-2012, 06:17 AM

How is it broken, did it just unclip?

Marchino · 02-13-2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

How is it broken, did it just unclip?

Well..the mechanic didn't know how simple it was to remove the air cabin filter and pulled strongly the whole case breaking two hooks aut of four which go into the chassis holding it in place...it is a bit loose now...
So I need to remove the whole case to replace the part...If you look at the scheme in the link I posted above it seems that there are only two screws holding the black part in front of it, I fear that this part is kind of glued at the edges as well (you see in my pic that there is a kind of sticky rubber along the right edge)...I have not tried yet...

Thank you for your help!!

nyrfan · 02-13-2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marchino

Well..the mechanic didn't know how simple it was to remove the air cabin filter and pulled strongly the whole case breaking two hooks aut of four which go into the chassis holding it in place...it is a bit loose now...
So I need to remove the whole case to replace the part...If you look at the scheme in the link I posted above it seems that there are only two screws holding the black part in front of it, I fear that this part is kind of glued at the edges as well (you see in my pic that there is a kind of sticky rubber along the right edge)...I have not tried yet...

Thank you for your help!!

Are you sure the clips are broken and just not popped out? I did the same thing and just had to push the bracket back in on all 4 corners.

Marchino · 02-13-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

Are you sure the clips are broken and just not popped out? I did the same thing and just had to push the bracket back in on all 4 corners.

Yes I am sure..I collected the broken clips myself...

camaro1 · 07-04-2012, 04:05 PM

if the inlet housing is broken there is no way to replace it without removing the windshield and complete dash and the heaterbox

Mr_Draco · 07-04-2012, 04:48 PM

Seeing as how this thread is almost 4 months old, I'm pretty sure he already got it fixed.

camaro1 · 07-04-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Seeing as how this thread is almost 4 months old, I'm pretty sure he already got it fixed.

not so sure about that, he just messaged me today about it.

Marchino · 07-05-2012, 01:24 AM

That's true Camaro1. I still have to fix it properly.
What?? You have to remove so much stuff?? From a diagram explaining how to replace the air filter, we can see that maybe we just need to remove the black panel in front of the air filter inlet case by unscrewing two screws. Then you pull it away and you should have enough space to get the broken piece out. My only concern is about the rubber/sticky stuff along the edge..(see the right hand side part of the pic I posted). I dont know if I damage it by pulling away the panel...I have done nothing so far to avoid worsening the situation....

At the moment, I can't find the diagram anymore, it was in the link I posted above..

Instead if it is as you say I am not going to bring the car to any mechanic....if they got broken the piece just by trying to replace the air filter can you imagine what they can do while removing all that stuff? In Italy Camaro is an U.F.O. .....

Thank you for your help!!

Blueovalman · 07-05-2012, 02:09 AM

Don't forget to replace your cabin air filter with a AC Delco cabin air filter
after it's fixed.

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 07-05-2012, 12:17 PM

The plastic piece that holds the filter can be removed through the opening under the plastic cover. You need to remove the screws that hold the black sheet metal piece, then move it forward, the filter holder then will come out. I have done this on mine.

01-28-2012, 07:28 AM	#1
Marchino Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dubai & Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy) Posts: 124	Help! How the hell I can remove the cabin air filter inlet case? Hello, My cabin air filter inlet case (the case holding the filter) got broken, I need to replace it with a new one but how can I get it out of its place? The hole is too small to let it through....I can't believe I need to unscrew the black part in front of it which is also glued to other parts... Help please. Thank you Attached Images

02-13-2012, 01:41 AM	#4
Marchino Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dubai & Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy) Posts: 124	Sent you a pm. Tks for the reply! __________________ I have witnessed their capacity for courage, and though we are worlds apart, like us, there's more to them than meets the eye.

02-13-2012, 06:17 AM	#5
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	How is it broken, did it just unclip? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-04-2012, 04:05 PM	#9
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	if the inlet housing is broken there is no way to replace it without removing the windshield and complete dash and the heaterbox __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

07-05-2012, 01:24 AM	#12
Marchino Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dubai & Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy) Posts: 124	That's true Camaro1. I still have to fix it properly. What?? You have to remove so much stuff?? From a diagram explaining how to replace the air filter, we can see that maybe we just need to remove the black panel in front of the air filter inlet case by unscrewing two screws. Then you pull it away and you should have enough space to get the broken piece out. My only concern is about the rubber/sticky stuff along the edge..(see the right hand side part of the pic I posted). I dont know if I damage it by pulling away the panel...I have done nothing so far to avoid worsening the situation.... At the moment, I can't find the diagram anymore, it was in the link I posted above.. Instead if it is as you say I am not going to bring the car to any mechanic....if they got broken the piece just by trying to replace the air filter can you imagine what they can do while removing all that stuff? In Italy Camaro is an U.F.O. ..... Thank you for your help!! __________________ I have witnessed their capacity for courage, and though we are worlds apart, like us, there's more to them than meets the eye.

02-02-2012, 01:54 PM	#2
Marchino Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dubai & Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy) Posts: 124	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER Here is a bit of help the scheme suggests to unscrew screws number 3..Help!!

02-12-2012, 06:19 PM	#3
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	remove the dash..

07-04-2012, 04:48 PM	#10
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Seeing as how this thread is almost 4 months old, I'm pretty sure he already got it fixed.

07-05-2012, 02:09 AM	#13
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	Don't forget to replace your cabin air filter with a AC Delco cabin air filter after it's fixed. __________________ Mr. Clean

07-05-2012, 12:17 PM	#14
MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 670 View My Garage	The plastic piece that holds the filter can be removed through the opening under the plastic cover. You need to remove the screws that hold the black sheet metal piece, then move it forward, the filter holder then will come out. I have done this on mine.

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