Air filter change Subaru Impreza 2002 - 2011 | Haynes Manuals

Air filter change Subaru Impreza 2002 - 2011 | Haynes Manuals

Servicing /

October 2025

1 minute read

Time

5 minutes

Difficulty

Find your vehicle

- step 1

Air filter location

- step 2

Next, undo two retaining clips

- step 3

Now, carefully lift away this section of the air filter body

- step 4

Here is the air filter in position

- step 5

Now lift out the air filter

- step 6

Clean off any debris on the surface of the filter. Replace with a new filter if heavily contaminated

- step 7

Check air filter box for debris. Clean if required. Now replace the air filter

- step 8

Reassemble the air filter housing

- step 9

First, release the MAF sensor plug

- step 10

Now, using a screwdriver loosen the retaining clip on the air duct

- step 11

Release the air duct from the air filter body as shown

- step 12

Clean the inside of the air filter body if required

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