2009–2020 Nissan 370Z
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Quick answer: Engine Air Filter Replacement on a 2009–2020 Nissan 370Z is rated Easy and takes about 20-30 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $35. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine air filters (pair) for 2009-2020 Nissan 370Z; verify engine, housing shape, and VIN fitment | — | $35.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Park on level ground, shut the engine off, let it cool, and pop the hood. Find the two black boxes tucked between the headlights and the engine. Buying a single filter and doing one side is the classic 370Z mistake; get both before you start.
Leave the MAF sensors themselves bolted to the lids — they don't need to come off for a filter swap.
The glovebox damper often needs to be detached. I note how it connects — they're fiddly to reattach blind. I replace the cabin filter when the windows fog excessively. A clogged filter can't dehumidify properly.
Then remove the single 10mm bolt that holds each airbox to its bracket and set both bolts aside. There's no need to remove the strut tower brace or the engine cover for a filter swap; leave them alone.
The base of each airbox sits in rubber grommets in the chassis bracket — pull straight up firmly and the box pops free. It takes a confident tug; don't rock it sideways or you'll tear a grommet.
Unlatch the clips around each airbox lid and lift the lids off. Pull both old elements and compare them — on a 370Z one side is dirtier than the other.
A half-seated MAF plug is the number one cause of a check-engine light after this job. Reconnect both MAF sensor connectors until each one clicks. Reinstall the 10mm bolt on each side and tighten the throttle-body clamps.
Start the engine and listen: the V6 should idle smoothly with no whistle or sucking-air sound at either box, and no warning lights on the dash. If the check-engine light comes on, shut it down and recheck both MAF plugs and every lid clip before driving — one loose connector is all it takes. Inspect both elements at each oil change and always replace the pair together, since one fresh filter and one clogged one unbalances the dual intake.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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