Jeep Liberty
Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to clean or replace the air filter in
a 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty with the Chrysler PowerTech 3.7L V6 EKG engine.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 3.7L V6 Engine Air Box |
 Release 1st Metal Clip |
 Release 2nd Fastener Latch |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 2nd generation 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Jeep Liberty equipped with the
Chrysler PowerTech 3.7L EKG V6 motor in cleaning or replacing the
engine air filter element. Owners of other Jeep, Dodge, Mitsubishi or Chrysler vehicles with the PowerTech 3.7 liter EKG engine such as the Grand Cherokee, Commander, Nitro, Ram 1500, Dakota, Durango, M80 and Raider may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement aftermarket engine air filters include the following with their part numbers: Fram CA10228, Purolator A35670, Wix 49933, Pentius PAB10228, ACDelco A3159C, Champion CAP10228 and K&N 33-2363.No tools are needed to clean or replace the engine air filter. A wet/dry shop vacuum may be useful for cleaning the filter. |
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 Lift Off Top of Air Box |
 Remove Air Filter Element |
 Check Underside of Filter |
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engine air filter, first locate the two metal latches on the right side of
the engine air box situated at the front left (passenger) side of the engine
bay. Flip the bottom of the metal latches upwards to release them and lift off the top half of the air box. |
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 Clean Out Lower Air Box |
 Insert New Air Filter |
 Insert Tabs Into Slots |
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engine air filter element and inspect the top and underside of it. If the
filter isn't very dirty, tap out the large debris and clean it with vacuum. If the filter is dark black and clogged with dirt, dust, insects, leaves and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element. I recommend buying the Fram CA10228 engine air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon. If you'd like to have a re-usable filter that will last the life time of the SUV, go with the K&N 33-2363 which will need to be cleaned and re-oiled every 50,000 miles. Insert the cleaned or new air filter element into the bottom half of the engine air box with the pleats facing down. |
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 Secure Metal Fastener |
 Lock 2nd Metal Clasp |
 Engine Air Filter Replaced |
| Lower the top half
of the air box down over the bottom half while inserting the tabs on the
left side into the corresponding slots. Close the right (driver) side of the air box and flip down the two metal latches to secure the air box together. Make sure that the two halves of the air box are flush all the way around. For more, check out my other
Jeep Liberty Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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