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Corvette C6 Z06 Air Filter Element Replacement

This is a very easy procedure... it takes ~15 minutes.

*** Standard disclaimers apply. I assume no responsibility for any damage. Please be careful - the consequences of a mistake or improper install could be disastrous *** 

Pics below are from a 2007 Z06.

Tools
* Flat Blade Screwdriver
* T25 Torx bit, with suitable attachment
* Optional: Screwdriver with a "V-shaped" head


Step 1) Remove Two Retaining Pins
Use Flat Blade or "V-shaped" Screwdriver and lift the center of the push-pin





Step 2) Loosen Worm-Clamp on Accordian Coupler 
Use Flat Blade Screwdriver and loosen Worm-Clamp. You dont need to 'open' it completely, just loosen it a fair amount.



Step 3) Disconnect Intake from Accordian Coupler
Push end of Acordian toward rear of car
Move/wiggle intake until it's free and place on top of Accordian (Be careful not to strain MAF Wires) 
Carefully Flip Intake over and place on left side of engine (Be careful not to strain MAF Wires) 
Note: I did not disconnect the MAF Sensor Wiring Harness, there is enough slack to place the intake as shown.







Step 4) Check for oil in Intake and Accordion
Dry:



Step 5) Remove Filter Frame
Remove 6 T25 Torx Screws
Pull Frame toward you





Step 6) Remove Filter Element
With frame removed, pull element out toward you.


Step 7) Replace Filter Element
Push new element into intake, and reverse the above steps.

Thanks to CorvetteForum User "Dreamin" for the article.