2010-2014 Ford Mustang Air Filter Replacement

An air filter is crucial to any car's...

iFixit Library 2010-2014 Ford Mustang Easy 5 minutes Guide 10864

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Before you begin

An air filter is crucial to any car's performance. Your engine needs air to operate and the air filter removes debris that would get inside your engine. Overtime it needs to be replaced with a new one in order to have peak performance from your engine. My replacement filter is a K&N Drop-In Air Filter.

Step 1

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Make sure the vehicle is off before proceeding. Working under the cars hood can lead to burns if the car is still hot. Be careful!
Open the hood by pulling on the lever by the driver's feet.
Push upward on the latch under the center of the hood to unlock it.

Step 2

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Locate the Air Box

Step 3

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Locate the two latches that keep the air box closed.
Push on the latch to open the air box as shown in the picture, and repeat on the second latch.
Pull up on the top part of the air box and push it to the front of the car to open.

Step 4

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Make note of the orientation of the air filter before removing it.
Lift the filter straight up from the triangle corner and remove it.

Step 5

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Inspect for debris and dirt.
The first filter is dirty but does not need to be cleaned or replaced yet.
The second filter is dirty and does need to be cleaned or replaced
Do not discard the filter because it may be covered under a warranty.