How do you remove the air filter on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Answer 1

Steps to replace the battery

Air Cleaner Removal

1. Loosen the air intake hose clamp (with a flathead screwdriver), which holds the intake tube to the air box lid.

2. Once the hose clamp is loosened, pop open the two spring-loaded clamps on the left and right side of the air box. The clamps help secure the lid to the air box. On the back of the air box lid there are 4 plastic slots, which match up with 4 corresponding tabs on the air box. In order to unhinge the lid from the air box slide the lid away from you about an inch and gently lift the lid up. Ensure that the lid is free from the air box hinge; then carefully disconnect the air intake hose from the lid at the hose clamp and remove the lid from the engine compartment.

3. Lift the air filter out of the air box.

4. The lower air box is removed by just tugging on it, it will pop out. It's held in place by three rubber pins that wedge into the indentations in the plastic air box.

Battery Removal

5. Remove the anchor bolt at the base of the battery using a 1/2" socket.

6. Disconnect the battery terminals. Lift battery out (with a battery carrier strap). Save the blanket to slip on the new battery.

Cleanup and Installation

7. Clean the terminals by dipping in a cup filled with baking soda and warm water. Use a battery terminal cleaning tool, wire brush to remove the corrosion or a tiny screw driver to scrape with. Rinse with water and clean up the tray with a towel.

8. Install blanket on new battery. Note the position of the notches was down. Lift into car. I slid battery as much as possible towards fender. Reinstall retaining bolt.

9. I installed felt washers ($1) to prevent corrosion on the terminals

10. Reinstall terminals. Apply some grease or Vaseline to the tops of the terminals.

11. Reinstall air cleaner box. Carefully line it up and push down Make sure to seat it completely when you reinstall it.

12. Reinstall filter; cover. Make sure clips are on tight.