Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Please note: all work on the car – Peugeot 407 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Remove the engine cover.
Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Professionals recommend:
Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 4
Detach the air intake hose clamp.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 5
Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 6
Remove the air distribution housing assembly.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7
Cover the turbocharger impeller with a microfibre cloth, to prevent the ingress of dirt and foreign objects into the system.
Step 8
Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9
Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 10
Take off the filter lid.
Step 11
Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 12
Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Tip:
Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
Step 13
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 14
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 15
Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 16
Remove the microfibre cloth from the turbocharger impeller.
Step 17
Reinstall the air distribution housing assembly.
Step 18
Plug in the mass air flow sensor conntector.
Step 19
Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 20
Screw the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21
Install the engine cover and secure it.
Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Replacement: air filter – Peugeot 407 saloon. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.
Step 22
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 23
Close the hood.
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