AEM Cold Air Filter Change

Tim Gedney · 10-19-2006, 08:57 AM

Ok, so I just bought this 2002 in supurb condition from the used lot at the dealer. Comes with an AEM Cold Air Intake already installed by the previous owner. I can see the filter (a very dirty filter) through the front grill tucked in the front passenger fender. HOW DO I GET TO IT?? I think I read some other threads recently on this or another site that may have mentioned taking off some plate on the bottom. Anyone know the right way to access the filter for a change? Thanks, Tim

gomarlins3 · 10-19-2006, 09:30 AM

That is how you can access it. Some people remove the entire front bumper, but it can be done by removing the plastic piece under the passenger side where it meets the front bumper. I believe it is 1 screw and 6 bolts. Not as tough as it sounds. Jack the front of the car up and use jacks stands to hold it there. Shouldn't take that long. It will take longer to clean the filter correctly then to remove and reinstall the plastic piece.

ds2k · 10-19-2006, 12:17 PM

you can also email AEM at tech@aempower.com

here is the instruction for the cold air unit, depending which one you have:

http://www.aempower.com/images/products/21504.pdf
http://www.aempower.com/images/products/246104.pdf

Tim Gedney · 10-19-2006, 01:19 PM

Great stuff, guys...thanks so much. Can/should the filter be cleaned, or simply replaced?

gomarlins3 · 10-19-2006, 02:00 PM

They are made to be cleaned, but if you don't mind spending the money to get a new one, that is the best way to go.

10-19-2006, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tim Gedney Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 76	AEM Cold Air Filter Change Ok, so I just bought this 2002 in supurb condition from the used lot at the dealer. Comes with an AEM Cold Air Intake already installed by the previous owner. I can see the filter (a very dirty filter) through the front grill tucked in the front passenger fender. HOW DO I GET TO IT?? I think I read some other threads recently on this or another site that may have mentioned taking off some plate on the bottom. Anyone know the right way to access the filter for a change? Thanks, Tim

10-19-2006, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,236	That is how you can access it. Some people remove the entire front bumper, but it can be done by removing the plastic piece under the passenger side where it meets the front bumper. I believe it is 1 screw and 6 bolts. Not as tough as it sounds. Jack the front of the car up and use jacks stands to hold it there. Shouldn't take that long. It will take longer to clean the filter correctly then to remove and reinstall the plastic piece. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-19-2006, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tim Gedney Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 76	Clean v. Replace the filter Great stuff, guys...thanks so much. Can/should the filter be cleaned, or simply replaced?

10-19-2006, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,236	They are made to be cleaned, but if you don't mind spending the money to get a new one, that is the best way to go. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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10-19-2006, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
ds2k Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5	you can also email AEM at tech@aempower.com here is the instruction for the cold air unit, depending which one you have: http://www.aempower.com/images/products/21504.pdf http://www.aempower.com/images/products/246104.pdf

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