2016–2024 Jaguar F-PACE

2016-2024 Jaguar F-PACE - Engine Air Filter Replacement

By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

🔧 Easy 10-20 minutes $20 DIY

Save $70 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $90

Quick answer: Engine Air Filter Replacement on a 2016–2024 Jaguar F-PACE is rated Easy and takes about 10-20 minutes. You'll need 1 tool for this job, and parts cost about $20. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost

$20.00

Part Name	Part Number	Price	Buy
Engine air filter	—	$20.00	Amazon

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

Prep and locate the air box

Park level, brake set, engine off. Four-cylinders use one airbox, the 3.0L V6's is driver's side, some V6/V8s use two — confirm before buying. The diesel shares the location but not the filter: match the part to your exact engine code.

Open the air filter housing

Release the clips or fasteners per your manual — styles vary, so don't force anything. Set screws aside and lift the lid straight up. Photo the open box for reassembly reference, and unclip any breather hose crossing the lid before lifting so it doesn't snap.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

In my experience, That breather hose across the lid is what everyone snaps — unclip it before the lid moves at all, not after it's half up.

Remove the old filter and clean

Lift the old filter out, seal down, and compare it against the replacement (e.g., Fram CA12292). Vacuum the box and wipe the sealing lip, keeping debris out of the intake. Heavy oil or fuel smell? Mention it to your mechanic.

Install the new filter

Seat the new filter with the seal fully in the groove, matching the old orientation — flat, no raised corners. On two-box V6/V8s, service both sides; fresh on one bank and clogged on the other defeats the whole job.

Reseal and verify

Refit the lid, engaging every clip fully — an uneven lid whistles and lets dust past. Finger-check the seal and confirm the intake tube is snug. Idle a minute for hissing, then test drive: any new whistle under acceleration means a lid isn't seated.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Installing the filter upside down or unseated so unfiltered air bypasses the element
• Leaving debris in the housing that then gets sucked into the intake
• Forcing clips/screws and cracking the plastic air box lid
• Reusing a heavily clogged filter instead of replacing it