does anyone have instructions as to removing the shift actuator so I can get my air filter out without going to the dealer?
feel free to email me at revshred@hotmail.com 

Edited by revshred, 05 January 2012 - 03:03 PM.

Post your email differently, like revshred AT hotmail DOT com if you have to post it, but replying in the thread is the best way to answer, as it doesn't hide the answer from future searches. A private answer to you doesn't do anybody else any good, does it? 

Now that your email address is posted publicly in the clear, be ready for some spambot to find it and add you to a list somewhere. 

I just finished doing that and I don't think you'll find instructions for that particular thing. The air filter CAN be removed without removing any shift actuator. 

You can get that black canister cover off by gently persuading that big wire harness that runs right on top of it out of the way. It CAN be done trust me. 

Just be gentle and patient with it. There is "Just" enough slack in that wire bundle to give you the room to get the canister cover off! Use The Force Luke! You Can Do This!! 

I just finished doing that and I don't think you'll find instructions for that particular thing. The air filter CAN be removed without removing any shift actuator. 

You can get that black canister cover off by gently persuading that big wire harness that runs right on top of it out of the way. It CAN be done trust me. 

Just be gentle and patient with it. There is "Just" enough slack in that wire bundle to give you the room to get the canister cover off! Use The Force Luke! You Can Do This!! 

+1 Agreed. You can get the airfilter out without removing the actuator. 

That is great news...I was not looking forward to replacing the air filter, but I will sure try it now. Thank you!!

 

I just finished doing that and I don't think you'll find instructions for that particular thing. The air filter CAN be removed without removing any shift actuator. 

You can get that black canister cover off by gently persuading that big wire harness that runs right on top of it out of the way. It CAN be done trust me. 

Just be gentle and patient with it. There is "Just" enough slack in that wire bundle to give you the room to get the canister cover off! Use The Force Luke! You Can Do This!! 

+1 Agreed. You can get the airfilter out without removing the actuator.

 

That is great news...I was not looking forward to replacing the air filter, but I will sure try it now. Thank you!!

 

 

I just finished doing that and I don't think you'll find instructions for that particular thing. The air filter CAN be removed without removing any shift actuator. 

You can get that black canister cover off by gently persuading that big wire harness that runs right on top of it out of the way. It CAN be done trust me. 

Just be gentle and patient with it. There is "Just" enough slack in that wire bundle to give you the room to get the canister cover off! Use The Force Luke! You Can Do This!! 

+1 Agreed. You can get the airfilter out without removing the actuator.

 

 

Yep! It can definitely be done. Use a flat screwdriver underneath the wire bundle and "Gently" pry it upwards "Slowly" so the slack can have time to catch up with you.

There is plenty of slack there for it to be lifted up over the Canister. Not a Problem!! You'll notice the difference in Performance with the new Air Filter right away. Enjoy! 

You know, I have done it both ways on my 2008AE and I really found that taking off the shift actuator was easier. Remove the shift linkage, take the two bolts out, remove the actuator and there is the air filer cover. IMHO it's just easier then messing with the large wire loom.

Gene