🔧 Palisade - Engine Air Filter Replacement

Replacing your Palisade’s engine air filter keeps dirt out of the engine and helps airflow stay strong for good performance and fuel economy. This is a quick job because the filter sits in a snap/clip air box in the engine bay.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.2-0.4 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on a cool engine to avoid burns.
• ⚠️ Keep fingers clear of moving parts; the engine must be OFF.
• ⚠️ Do not use compressed air to “clean” the filter; replace it.
• ✅ Battery disconnect is not required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• Flashlight
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Clean shop towel

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine air filter - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and shift to Park.
• Turn the engine OFF and remove the key/fob from the vehicle.
• Open the hood and support it securely.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Locate the air filter housing

• Use a flashlight to find the black plastic air box connected to the large intake tube going toward the engine.
• The air filter sits inside this box (usually near the front/side of the engine bay).

Step 2: Unclip the air box lid

• Put on nitrile gloves and safety glasses.
• Release the metal/plastic retaining clips by hand; if a clip is stubborn, gently help it with a small flat-blade screwdriver.
• Tip: Don’t pry hard—clips can snap.

Step 3: Open the housing and remove the old filter

• Lift the air box lid just enough to access the filter (you usually don’t need to remove the whole lid).
• Pull the filter straight out with your hands.
• Use a flashlight to note how the filter is oriented (which side faces up/out).

Step 4: Clean the air box sealing surface

• Use a clean shop towel to wipe out loose dust/debris from the lower air box.
• Wipe the sealing lip (the edge where the filter sits) so the new filter seals well.
• Tip: Don’t let dirt fall into the intake tube.

Step 5: Install the new engine air filter

• Place the new filter into the air box in the same direction as the old one.
• Make sure it sits flat and fully seated all the way around (no corners folded).

Step 6: Re-close the air box and secure the clips

• Lower the lid back into place, aligning any tabs/slots.
• Snap each retaining clip back on by hand (use the small flat-blade screwdriver only if needed to guide, not force).
• Do a quick tug test on the lid to confirm it’s latched evenly.

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✅ After Repair

• Start the engine and let it idle for 10–20 seconds.
• Listen for any loud hissing/whistling that could indicate the air box lid isn’t sealed.
• Re-check that all clips are fully latched and the lid sits flush.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $60-$140 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $15-$35 (parts only)

You Save: $45-$105 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.2-0.4 hours.

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