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Typically, changing an air filter is easy, but I notice on my Mini 2004 S that the plastic cover housing the filter sits beneath the anti-sway bar. I don't see how I can remove it without having to remove the bar as well. Am I correct, or is there a simple way to remove the air filter? And if I DO need to remove the anti-sway bar is there something I ought to know before I begin? Thanks.
I presume you bought the MINI with the strut tower brace? If so, it's not a stock part so you have to remove it then remove the plastic covering for the air filter.
Interesting that the tower brace is not a stock part.
In which case, am I right in assuming that the brace is not under tension, and that once removed it will align exactly as before? Thanks for the suggestions.