How To Replace The Engine Air Filter In Your Honda Fit | 2007-2013
Are you experiencing decreased engine power on your Honda Fit? Maybe you are noticing low gas mileage, or the check engine light is on in your dashboard? These could all be due to a faulty engine air filter. If this part is faulty or super dirty, it can lead to a number of performance issues. Never fear, YOUCANIC is here! This guide is a step-by-step procedure for replacing the engine air filter on a 2007-2013 Honda Fit 2nd Gen.
How to Replace the Honda Fit Engine Air Filter
What you will need
- Honda Fit Engine Air Filter
Procedure
- Open the hood. Pull the hood release on the left side of the driver’s footwell. Unlock the hood latch and pull the hood up. To hold the hood in place while you work, lift the hood strut and put it in place.

- Find the air filter housing on the right side of the engine.

- Disconnect the mass airflow sensor (MAF) by pushing the clip and pulling it out from the housing.

- Unlock the clips on the top side and bottom side of the air filter housing.

- Remove the cover.

- Pull the old air filter from the housing.

- Clean leaves and dirt at the bottom of the housing using a vacuum.

- Get the new air filter and place it into the housing. Make sure to put it in the same direction as the previous filter.

- Put the cover back into the air filter housing.

- Lock the clips and reconnect the mass airflow sensor.

We hope you find the 2007-2013 Honda Fit Replace Engine Air Filter guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Honda.
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