Want to change my air filter. Do you just loosen the screws on the front of the box? Are there any other tricks i need to know?

 

Loosen the screws, disconnect the connector for the air flow sensor, and the hose clamp on the housing, and wiggle it free.

 

I just loosen the screws and can open it enough to get the old filter out and the new one in.

 

No need to un-due any connectors, simply remove the torx screws surrounding it. It takes a little finesse to get the back of the box loose but it will come out.

 

Thanks, i knew it was easy but i had to ask.

 

If you haven't gotten it yet, do what Benibiker said.
It lifts up enough to get old out and new in.

 

I guess the reason I like to remove it completly is because then you can
clean out the dead bugs and other swarf that accumulates in the bottom
of the housing, but thats just me . Good luck.

 

^^^Good idea. Maybe my 07 is a little different but I was still able to vacuum in there w/o removing anything other than the screws and pulling
the cover out of the way slightly.
I've since changed to a CAI so no issue with vacuuming.