Dodge Ram
1500 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to change the engine air filter of a
4th generation 2009 to 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 with the PowerTech 4.7L V8.
 4.7L V8 Engine Air Box |
 Release Metal Clasps |
 Metal Fastener Released |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the fourth generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) Dodge
RAM 1500 truck equipped with the Chrysler PowerTech 4.7 liter V8
motor in cleaning or changing the engine air filter. Owners of other Dodge, Ram Trucks, or Chrysler vehicles such as the Dart, Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Dakota, Journey, Grand Caravan, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, C/V Tradesman, 200, 300, Aspen, Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee and Town & Country may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible aftermarket air filter elements include the following with their part numbers: Purolator A35462, Fram CA9401, K&N 33-2247, Wix 42725, Mann MA 1037, Pentius PAB9401, Ecogard XA3462, Bosch 5342WS, ACDelco A2943C, Champion CAP9401, No tools are needed to access and replace the engine air filter. |
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 Rear Metal Clasp |
 Rear Latch Released |
 Two Latches On Side |
| The first two steps
are to open the hood and move to the rear left (passenger side) of the
engine bay. The top half of the engine air box is held in place by four latches. Firmly press the latches down and away from the air box to release them. This one latch on the front, one on the rear edge, and two on the side. |
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 Four Latches Released |
 Lift Off Top Half of Air Box |
 Old Air Filter Element |
| Lift off the top half of the air box to reveal the old filter element. | ||
 Lift Out Old Air Filter |
 Clean Out Lower Half Air Box |
 Inspect Old Air Filter |
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| Lift the old air
filter element straight out of the bottom half of the air box. Clean out the bottom half of the air box with a wet/dry vacuum. |
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 Dirty Underside of Filter |
 Vacuum Filter |
 Install New Air Filter |
| If the old air
filter is relatively clean, tap out the large debris and vacuum out any fine
dust before re-installing it. If the old filter is mostly dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, insects, leaves, hair and other debris, it should be replaced with a brand new unit. I recommend buying the Fram CA9401 engine air filter since it has great reviews on Amazon. Insert the cleaner or new air filter in to the bottom half of the air box with the pleats facing down. |
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 Line Up Tabs & Slots |
 Insert Tabs In To Slots |
 Fasten Metal Latches |
| Line up the slots
on the inner edge of the top half of the air box with the tabs on the bottom
half. Close the air box and hold it down with one hand. |
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 Two Side Clasps |
 4th Fastener Secured |
 Engine Air Filter Replaced |
| Flip up the four
metal clasps and snap them in place on the top half of the air box. For more,
check out my other
Dodge RAM 1500 Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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