Anyone else not able to get the air box fully open to check air filter?

[Random]

I removed the front two clips and slid it forward but the back left (when facing from the front) will not slide out. The back right comes out without resistance but the back left would not. I applied force but not too much as I didn’t want to breaK the plastic.

The YouTube video I watched it popped out very easy.

Sponsored

 

[the2finger]

Did you loosen the clamp on the inlet hose?

 

[Random]

Did you loosen the clamp on the inlet hose?

No, but I can next time. I checked it while the oil was draining and when it wasn’t coming off easily I shelved it for another day.

Have you done it, or that just a guess? Edit to add no snark intended. Just was wondering if that was the issue. I see from below as well it would seem to be.

This video stated that was not needed so I figured it would be simple like most vehicles made in the last twenty years.

 

[pdydm]

Owner's manual, Page 309 -- " 1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp on air filter housing cover. "

 

[Random]

Thank you both, I will do that next time. Link to manual if anyone else finds this in the future.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...&vCode=&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web

Sponsored