Air Filter Change 2007 Itasca Meridian 36SG

[be happy]

Its time for the engine air filter to be changed. I am looking for first hand knowledge from folks who have changed there own filter. The filter goes to a 07 Journey or Meridian part number 114880-3 its one of those large metal incased filters. I was not able to find any good information on utube on the process.
I am hoping for good information if an old not very limber person can change it out without any problems. Thanks

 

[dickb46]

We had the air filter changed on our 2003 Journey by Freightliner a few years back on it's annual service.
It seems like the price wasn't much more than the price of the canister.

 

[Morich]

I have no hands on with changing it on that RV, but in general, I find dealers that change oil or air filters are really making big bucks on the sale. IF you can get in to do the work, buying at a parts store, Wal-mart, etc. is likely to be a good move!
Sorry no idea of the move it takes to get there! Maybe if the question pops up on the forum list, it will catch the eye of somebody who knows more??

 

[jerichorick]

Its time for the engine air filter to be changed. I am looking for first hand knowledge from folks who have changed there own filter. The filter goes to a 07 Journey or Meridian part number 114880-3 its one of those large metal incased filters. I was not able to find any good information on utube on the process.
I am hoping for good information if an old not very limber person can change it out without any problems. Thanks

The process is not difficult. I've done it a couple of times. Do you have access to your filter from one of the basement cabinet doors? If I recall, your coach has most of the basement hanging from the slides. In any case, if you can find the original manufactures information on the air filter you should be able to find a replacement from Amazon or some other site. If access is available through a side door, the job is just that much easier. Parker/Racor (Air Filters) recommends air filter replacement every 7 years no matter indicator status.

The most important thing to consider is dirt. Clean the band connection back to the turbo inlet very well. The band is a simple, big, ss hose clamp. Undo the clamps, pry the filter off, install the new filter, tighten the clamps and reset the filter indicator.

Depending on your access area, the job is very doable in a reasonable amount of time.

 

[be happy]

Thanks to all. I thought today would be the day to replace the filter. I was able to get this large metal encased filter weighting about 20lbs. DW and I got all the necessary tools and ready to do the work. Would have to loosen 3 clamps and two metal straps that hold the filter in place.
Then try and figure out how to get it down and out and the new one up and in.
Well the cheap SOB I am thought it could be done. After looking twice listening to DW it was decided to let the pros do it along with oil change.
So ends another can not do project.

 

[RayIN]

Be happy; FWIW, those rubber hose connections are very stiff and hard to work. You likely made a good decision. If all those connections are not 100% air-tight, there is a chance of dusting an engine, and diesels aren't cheap to repair/replace.
I change my air filter once, after that I got out my CC and hired it replaced.