Just got in from the garage after what I thought was going to be a simple job ... -> replacing the air filter.
I unclipped the box.
Removed the old air filter.
Inserted the new filter in the base.
I tried to slide the lid to hook in the 3 plastic clips - but at this point I noticed the plastic air filter box seemed warped. I think perhaps a previous mechanic may have misaligned the side tabs hence putting pressure on the box - which combined with the heat have deformed the box. Maybe around 5 to 8mm.
I guess the only solution here is to buy a new air filter box?
I unclipped the box.
Removed the old air filter.
Inserted the new filter in the base.
I tried to slide the lid to hook in the 3 plastic clips - but at this point I noticed the plastic air filter box seemed warped. I think perhaps a previous mechanic may have misaligned the side tabs hence putting pressure on the box - which combined with the heat have deformed the box. Maybe around 5 to 8mm.
I guess the only solution here is to buy a new air filter box?