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How to Remove and Replace the Air Filter on an Alfa Romeo 159

Model: Alfa Romeo 159 MK 1 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Air filter

Let's see how to remove and replace the air filter on an Alfa Romeo 159: lift the car on a column lift, locate the engine air filter as shown in the video. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the securing bolts near the container (disconnect the plastic cap of the container) where the air filter is located. Once the filter is removed, take it out of the vehicle (replace it with a new filter). Finally, reinstall the filter into the air filter container and tighten the bolts with a socket wrench. Lower the car to the ground after maintenance.

Updated on 5 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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