Ok, where's my air filter????? (1 Viewer)

[Mr B]

Went to look at cleaning/changing the air filter on our 2011 Rapido a class.
Opened the bonnet thinking it will be like any normal 2.3 ducato,,,,
But no, pipes disappear though the inner wing to god knows where...
Any ideas???
Thanks.

 

[dave newell]

As you look into the engine bay the air filter housing is on the right hand side of the engine but low down, you probably need to get your head in there with a torch to see it. Top of the filter housing is fixed with four Pozidrive screws equally spaced around the rim.

D.

 

[Neckender]

Top of the filter housing is fixed with four Pozidrive screws equally spaced around the rim.

D.

On ours these were very tight too.

John.

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[DBK]

You need a young urchin to send down there. Speak to a local chimney sweep.

 

[dave newell]

On ours these were very tight too.

John.

They are frequently rusted away to the point that a screwdriver will not grip, the only solution then is to drill the heads off then you can unscrew them with molegrips. I replace rusty ones with stainless steel screws.

D.

 

[Harvard]

Trying to replace the Air Filter and yes the Pozidrive screws are rusted. Are these self tappers or threads? Drilling out will be a nightmare, anyone know if it's feasible to remove the complete filter housing?

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[Boringfrog]

Trying to replace the Air Filter and yes the Pozidrive screws are rusted. Are these self tappers or threads? Drilling out will be a nightmare, anyone know if it's feasible to remove the complete filter housing?

A sort of self tapper, doubt you can remove housing without access to the inside.

 

[Mr B]

Soaked mine with penatrating fluid for a few days. Big self tappers came out....along with a very dead mouse

 

[Boringfrog]

Technos solution:
https://www.fiatforum.com/ducato/357024-x250-air-filter-housing-fix.html

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[Harvard]

Thanks for the info both. Now that I see what i'm contending with I'll soak in penetrating fluid before I attempt to remove. Unbelievable design choice for a maintainable item, 3 spring clips would be ideal a la all other manufacturers. I've an A class so access very restricted.
Kevin

 

[Mr B]

Thanks for the info both. Now that I see what i'm contending with I'll soak in penetrating fluid before I attempt to remove. Unbelievable design choice for a maintainable item, 3 spring clips would be ideal a la all other manufacturers. I've an A class so access very restricted.
Kevin

Like me.
I found that taking the crossmember off made life a lot easier

 

[Harvard]

No crossmember on my N&B to remove unfortunately. Job completed at last. Had to remove the filter housing complete which is only 4 bolts and 2 hose clamps but need to remove the cab air intake box cover and the cross member over the radiator. Restricted access to the clamps etc makes this a nightmare job and I hope those responsible at Fiat for this design are truly ashamed of their implementation when 3 clips would have done the job but perhaps at an extra cost of 30p, it's done their reputation proud! Screws had to have a slot cut to enable removal as the pozidrive had rusted away on their cheap plated screws.

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