Replacing a TX Matrix Plus Left Front Air Filter
Removing a TX Matrix Plus Left Front Air Filter
The left front air filters are located to the left edge of the TXP-F2S SIBs, and weigh less than 1 lb (0.5 kg). To remove a left front air filter (see Figure 1):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Loosen the captive screws at the top, center, and bottom of the air filter cover, using a Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2.
- Grasp the air filter cover by the captive screws and pull firmly to remove the cover from the chassis .
- Press the filter until it clears the hooks at the top and bottom of the air filter slot, then push it to the left to unseat it.
- Grasp the filter being removed and carefully pull it out from the chassis.

Installing a TX Matrix Plus Left Front Air Filter
To install a left front air filter (see Figure 2):
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Carefully push the filter all the way into the air filter slot.
- Holding the filter all the way in, push it to the left side of the slot until it is held into place behind the hooks.
- Replace the air filter cover.
- Firmly tighten the captive screws at the top, center, and bottom of the filter cover to secure it to the chassis, using a Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2.
