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Old 08-31-2020, 02:09 PM   #1
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Engine Air Filter

Ok...someone tell me what I am doing wrong or overlooking. The air cleaner housing has 3 small clamps on the front. I cannot feel any on the back. But something is holding the lid on, and I cannot budge it. It feels like the back is secured, but I cannot tell how. What do I need to do to get to my filter?

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Old 08-31-2020, 08:57 PM   #2
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Did you try to raise the side that is clamped by itself, the back has notches the cover slides into
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Old 09-01-2020, 02:25 AM   #3
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Lift the front with the clips a little then push the cover back. The back has grooves that lock onto tabs in the back of the bottom of the housing
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Old 09-01-2020, 05:15 AM   #4
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Halfprice is right. But it can still be a pain. Mine has a flex conduit running over the top making it aggravating to get the top off.
I'm so going to change that box out to an open element K&N soon!!
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Old 09-01-2020, 05:27 AM   #5
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Yes its a pain but you only need to open it far enough to remove the old filter and put new one in
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Old 09-01-2020, 01:02 PM   #6
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Thanks everyone. I assumed there must be some tabs in the back, but I just could not feel them. I give it a harder wiggle and pop them loose.
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Old 02-06-2021, 07:09 PM   #7
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Lift the front with the clips a little then push the cover back. The back has grooves that lock onto tabs in the back of the bottom of the housing


Got new air filter in. Now top won’t go back on. Just won’t come forward and to the left. Hits wiper motor. Even force won’t align an re hook rear tabs. Any suggestions.? I noticed wiper motor bracket is slotted. Maybe it moves. I’m working on my ACE 30.1
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Old 02-06-2021, 09:04 PM   #8
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On my 30.2 the wiper motor has to be removed to change the air filter. Stupid I know...
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Old 02-06-2021, 09:33 PM   #9
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On my 30.2 the wiper motor has to be removed to change the air filter. Stupid I know...


Well, looks like the only option here on the 30.1. I even opened the doghouse but NOPE. Wiper motor doesn’t look like to bad of a project. Oh well guess Thor thought air cleaner would last forever. Guess I’ll clean dusty engine Shoot it’s spring cleaning time here in Florida. Lol
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Old 02-06-2021, 10:06 PM   #10
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On my Towed Escape you have to pull the air filter to change the battery, engineers often just make things fit, not necessarily in a convenient way
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Old 02-06-2021, 10:59 PM   #11
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On my Towed Escape you have to pull the air filter to change the battery, engineers often just make things fit, not necessarily in a convenient way
On our old Chrysler Sebring the battery is accessed by the driver wheelwell, easier just to remove the wheel.
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Old 02-06-2021, 11:40 PM   #12
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On my Towed Escape you have to pull the air filter to change the battery, engineers often just make things fit, not necessarily in a convenient way


Yup, they want the service dollars too. Guess it’s a crime to work on your own vehicle.

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Old 02-07-2021, 08:50 PM   #13
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My 1974 Chevy Monza, small V-8, had to release a motor mount and tilt the engine with a jack to change spark plugs.
Later years they had panel in wheel well you could access the plugs with the wheel removed.
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Old 02-07-2021, 10:28 PM   #14
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My 1974 Chevy Monza, small V-8, had to release a motor mount and tilt the engine with a jack to change spark plugs.
Later years they had panel in wheel well you could access the plugs with the wheel removed.


Hey small world I had. 1975 2 + 2 Monza V8 too. You got it undo motor mount jack up engine. Remember it well. Car had it’s other quirks too. It’s funny try and find one now. Not even collecting material. Horrible design led to it’s death. Chevy had some clunkers. I actually enjoyed mine for a while[emoji30]
Guess Thor engineers went to Chevy classes. Lol

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Old 02-07-2021, 11:29 PM   #15
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Haven’t seen a Monza in maybe decades! See Pintos and Chevettes more than those!
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Old 02-08-2021, 12:31 AM   #16
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Vice Grip Garage on youTube has a couple of videos on racing an old Monza.
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Old 02-09-2021, 03:04 PM   #17
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I had an old post regarding the replacement of the engine air filter on my 2013 ACE 30.1 V10 engine. Look down the post attached and check the pictures and diagrams for the notches in the rear lid of the air box. It might also apply to other coaches. Once you release the front clamps you have to slightly lift and push the air box lid straight back hard to release the rear as I recall. Once you replace the air filter make sure you properly replace the air box lid at the rear first to make a proper seal.


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Old 02-09-2021, 04:59 PM   #18
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Thanks Javelin, not sure of change since 2013 but cover would not go back on. Not a tap issue but clearance issue with wiper motor. Removed motor, less than ten minute job. Had all kinds of room. Lid on an off easily. Re installed motor all set. Looks like when the recall on the wiper systems was done by previous owner, whoever installed motor messed up location. Or the factory put motor there in 2015 when unit was built on chassis. Pretty lame

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Old 02-09-2021, 05:28 PM   #19
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Glad the motor removal option was workable for you. My 2013 ACE has not required any changes to the wiper motor or linkages (so far) and passed its Thor recall for “inspection on the wiper system” a couple years ago. The OEM wiper motor clearance to the air box top is very tight, so a larger replacement motor could cause problems as you found out.

At least you have Florida temps to work on it; we have about -47F today in Alberta with wind chill. Might have to wear long pants instead of shorts to start the barbecue today.
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Glad the motor removal option was workable for you. My 2013 ACE has not required any changes to the wiper motor or linkages (so far) and passed its Thor recall for “inspection on the wiper system” a couple years ago. The OEM wiper motor clearance to the air box top is very tight, so a larger replacement motor could cause problems as you found out.

At least you have Florida temps to work on it; we have about -47F today in Alberta with wind chill. Might have to wear long pants instead of shorts to start the barbecue today.


Thanks again. Enjoying an 84 degree F day here. Thinks that’s 28. Something C . Yikes -47. Well start the barbecue early and keep the lid on.
Not sure but my wiper motor looked like the original mount. Paperwork said it passed the recall. Other than our generator fiasco (resolved) we are very pleased with our 2015 ACE 30.1. Got 53k on her but she’s kept like new. Wish COVID was more under control. Can’t even get a site in Florida. Guess everyone is fleeing here. Just got our first dose of vaccine so it’s a start. My wife an I miss being on the road exploring. Soon I hope. Stay warm and safe. Hear Alberta is beautiful. Well not in winter burr. Gonna visit someday.
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