2013-2016 Scion FR-S Engine Air Filter Replacement

This guide will take you through how to swap...

iFixit Library 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Easy 5 - 10 minutes Guide 115321

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide will take you through how to swap out the engine air filter in your 2013-2016 Scion FR-S (aka Toyota gt86.) A dirty air filter can cause your car to lose power and reduce the miles per gallon. Dealerships recommend that you replace the engine air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles, depending on the driving conditions.

Step 1

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Pull the handle located near the driver's left leg to unlock the hood.
Pull the secondary latch located to the right of the emblem.
Prop up the hood.
Make sure you're not working in a high wind area, as that might blow the hood backward and damage your vehicle.

Step 2

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Locate the air filter box, which can be found to the front right of the car.

Step 3

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Pull the metal clips up from the top. They will pop out.

Step 4

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Grab the back of the box and pull it towards the top.
To pull out the air-filter, simply pull it away from the car and lift up.

Step 5

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Repeat the process in reverse to install the air filter.
Make sure that the tabs on the filter are on the bottom.

Step 6

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Line up the little pins on the cover of the box with the base of the box in order to close it.
Clip the pins back in and you're done!