Does this fit for just a replacement filter? I bought one and cant get it go on. The V wedge shapes that are in the air box that hold the shock filter in place is whats holding the K&N filter from going on. Plus it seems that the diameter of K&N lip and the tube that feeds the throttle body is pretty close to each other but kinda hard to tell since I cant get a stright on look cause those dam wedges. Anybody with some insight would be great, thanks.

 

By the way this is on an 06 3.5l, so it has a rounded type filter. Another question, what year did they start using a flat filter in the H3?

 

I think I know what you're talking about. Those supports are kind of in the way, but it will fit. I used that same filter in my 05 Colorado and my 07 H3. I have a filter and filter box sitting my garage so I just went and looked. Be sure the clamp on the K&N is loose. I think the key is to twist it, like you were screwing it on. It went on pretty easily actually. I had to use some force I guess. Once on, it does not sit on the support. It's held in place by the clamp only. Not sure how much help that was, but I got some typing practice in.

The cylindrical filters are on the 06-07. 08 and up have that flat filter, I think.

 

OK, I know what you are saying. I tried it at differnet angles but never twisting it on, that should get it. Did your factory filter have a hose clamp? Pretty S*&^ty design not to have a clamp. Without those wedges it would just slide right off. I'll give it another try in the morning and let you know how it plays out. Thanks!

 

Shoulda bought the true flow