*Disclaimer* - I am not liable for anything you do to your car. This is just a basic walkthrough.
Also, you do not have to do it exactly how I do. Different people tackle things differently. This just how I do it.
Task: Replace air filters on a M56 (VK56VD)
Time:15-20 minutes
Tools/Supplies Needed:
- Flat head screw driver
- Two filters of your choice. I used Purolator #A24675.
- 10mm wrench or socket
Process:
1) Open the hood and remove the air scoop/cover/large plastic thing . This is held on by a bunch of push pins. Pop them all out.
2) Now, remove the 10mm bolts holding each of the airboxes in place. There is one on each side.
3) You'll be left with this:
4) Undo the airboxes (there is metal clips on two sides of each box). Slowly jimmy the part closest to the front out and separate the boxes. You should end up with this:
5) Install the air filters in the same way you removed them and you should see this:
6) Now, just put everything back together and you're done.