---
product_id: 17201339
title: "C 31 002 Air Filter Element"
brand: "mann filter"
price: "€ 222.73"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Mann Filter"
url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/17201339-c-31-002-air-filter-element
store_origin: AT
region: Austria
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# 99% dirt separation efficiency Precision embossed pleats for stability Reduces intake noise C 31 002 Air Filter Element

**Brand:** mann filter
**Price:** € 222.73
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Breathe Easy, Drive Confident: The Ultimate Air Filter Upgrade

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** C 31 002 Air Filter Element by mann filter
- **How much does it cost?** € 222.73 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/17201339-c-31-002-air-filter-element)

## Best For

- mann filter enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mann filter brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Whisper-Quiet Intake:** Reduces intake noise for a smoother, more refined driving experience
- • **Durable Pleat Stability:** Special embossed paper maintains shape under pressure for long-lasting filtration
- • **Cleaner Air, Cleaner Drive:** Filters out dust, pollen, sand, soot, and water droplets to protect your engine
- • **Precision Fit, Zero Compromise:** Vehicle-specific design ensures seamless installation and perfect sealing
- • **Engineered for Peak Performance:** Optimizes air/fuel mix for consistent power and efficiency

## Overview

The Mann Filter C 31 002 is a high-performance, vehicle-specific air filter designed to maximize engine efficiency by delivering clean, well-balanced airflow. Featuring advanced embossed pleat technology for superior dirt separation and durability, it filters harmful particles like dust, pollen, and water droplets while reducing intake noise. Trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike, this filter ensures optimal air/fuel mixture, improving fuel economy by up to 10% and maintaining consistent engine performance.

## Description

Modern Mann Filter air filter media demonstrate particularly high mechanical stability. By filtering the intake air efficiently and reliably, they allow optimum composition of the air/fuel mix and ensure consistent engine performance. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing a clogged air filter can improve a car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percentage.

Review: Yes, the Mann C31002 fits 987.1 Boxster S - desertcart Garage says that the Mann C31002 engine air filter does not fit my 2005 Boxster S, a first generation 987 model. desertcart is WRONG! This filter is an exact replacement for the factory filter. It even has the plastic boot that fits over one end. To replace your filter is ‘difficult’, if you’ve never accessed your engine before. Several YouTube videos teach the process. If you already know how to get into the engine compartment, it is an easy job. The filter is in a black plastic housing on the driver’s side (on American driver’s side.) Remove two Phillips screws holding the housing cover, then lift cover straight up. Old filter is held by one more Phillips screw located towards front. Remove this screw. Study the filter, so you will remember how it sits in the housing. Now slide old filter towards front of car, to disengage it from the air intake. Notice that the throat of the filter fits over top of the mating air intake on the car - not inside it. Wiggle old filter out. Clean interior of housing with damp cloth. Put a tiny bit of liquid dish soap on INNER surface of the throat of the new filter to lubricate it. Guys, don’t use WD40 - it’s a solvent. Wiggle new filter into the plastic housing, with the black boot facing front of car and air intake throat facing rear. This, by the way, is a pain - just keep wiggling and it will eventually go in. Now slide the soapy lubricated throat over top the air intake flange. This can be fiddly too, just be patient. When properly seated, the screw hole on the black boot should mate up with the mounting tab. Now reinstall the Phillips screw on the mounting tab. Clean and dry your housing cover, slip it back in place (big tab goes into the mating slot), then replace the last two Phillips screws. Record your filter change in your maintenance log and crack open a cold beer. :-)
Review: fits fine on the 09 Boxster... just be patient - takes time to get everything aligned to get it back in place when you get the old one out. but it is pretty durable, so even when you scrape it against some of the hard plastic and thin metal while trying to get it in place, it stays intact. I'll probably order another one of these when it is time to do it again.

## Features

- Optimum dirt separation efficiency
- Specially embossed paper for good pleat stability
- Filters harmful particles such as dust, pollen, sand, soot or even drops of water out of the intake air
- Reduces intake noise
- Balances the air flowing towards the air flow meter and seals off adjacent components
- Fit type: Vehicle Specific

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005ETO7T2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #422,715 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #5,108 in Automotive Replacement Air Filters |
| Brand | Mann Filter |
| Brand Name | Mann Filter |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 132 Reviews |
| Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04011558012342 |
| Included Components | FILTER |
| Item Type Name | Filter |
| Item Weight | 1.24 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mann Filter |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C 31 002 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Model Number | C 31 002 |
| OEM Equivalent Part Number | PORSCHE 98711013301 |
| OEM Part Number | PORSCHE 98711013301 |
| Product Grade | Performance Part |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mann Filter
- **OEM Part Number:** PORSCHE 98711013301
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04011558012342
- **Manufacturer:** Mann Filter
- **Automotive Fit Type:** Vehicle Specific Fit

## Images

![C 31 002 Air Filter Element - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61O+b-0IhFL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes, the Mann C31002 fits 987.1 Boxster S
*by P***K on October 11, 2023*

Amazon Garage says that the Mann C31002 engine air filter does not fit my 2005 Boxster S, a first generation 987 model. Amazon is WRONG! This filter is an exact replacement for the factory filter. It even has the plastic boot that fits over one end. To replace your filter is ‘difficult’, if you’ve never accessed your engine before. Several YouTube videos teach the process. If you already know how to get into the engine compartment, it is an easy job. The filter is in a black plastic housing on the driver’s side (on American driver’s side.) Remove two Phillips screws holding the housing cover, then lift cover straight up. Old filter is held by one more Phillips screw located towards front. Remove this screw. Study the filter, so you will remember how it sits in the housing. Now slide old filter towards front of car, to disengage it from the air intake. Notice that the throat of the filter fits over top of the mating air intake on the car - not inside it. Wiggle old filter out. Clean interior of housing with damp cloth. Put a tiny bit of liquid dish soap on INNER surface of the throat of the new filter to lubricate it. Guys, don’t use WD40 - it’s a solvent. Wiggle new filter into the plastic housing, with the black boot facing front of car and air intake throat facing rear. This, by the way, is a pain - just keep wiggling and it will eventually go in. Now slide the soapy lubricated throat over top the air intake flange. This can be fiddly too, just be patient. When properly seated, the screw hole on the black boot should mate up with the mounting tab. Now reinstall the Phillips screw on the mounting tab. Clean and dry your housing cover, slip it back in place (big tab goes into the mating slot), then replace the last two Phillips screws. Record your filter change in your maintenance log and crack open a cold beer. :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fits fine on the 09 Boxster... just be patient
*by A***T on November 6, 2025*

takes time to get everything aligned to get it back in place when you get the old one out. but it is pretty durable, so even when you scrape it against some of the hard plastic and thin metal while trying to get it in place, it stays intact. I'll probably order another one of these when it is time to do it again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Filter!
*by A***. on August 13, 2024*

Although Amazon says this filter doesn't fit a 2004 Porsche Boxster, it actually does. However, you'll need to check the type of air filter your Boxster uses first. The standard 986 Boxster may require the older panel style of air filters. Mine is a 2004 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition, which has several upgraded parts used in the newer 987 model. This filter is the correct one for my Boxster. The installation is straightforward, but it takes some time to put the car into maintenance mode before you can access the filter. Overall, the quality of the filter is excellent, and I would highly recommend this OEM-quality brand to German car owners.

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*Store origin: AT*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*