DIY: Replacing In-Cabin Microfilter
Thanks to all the contributors for the great informative posts! I just changed my out as part of the 15k -- quite dusty and gray!
For those who recall their cabin filter swap, how did you deal with placing the white cover/lid back on after placing the new filter in? To clarify, I'm referring to this cover:
This white cover has several triangular wedges that seem to be there acting as spacers to keep the filter in place. I didn't realize they were there so did not pay attention to the used filter, but when I placed the new filter in, I found I couldn't close/clip the white cover back into place. These wedges seem to force the filter upwards (at least in the front), such that the filter is no longer parallel to the ground. Is this what other DIYers experienced as well?
For those who recall their cabin filter swap, how did you deal with placing the white cover/lid back on after placing the new filter in? To clarify, I'm referring to this cover:
This white cover has several triangular wedges that seem to be there acting as spacers to keep the filter in place. I didn't realize they were there so did not pay attention to the used filter, but when I placed the new filter in, I found I couldn't close/clip the white cover back into place. These wedges seem to force the filter upwards (at least in the front), such that the filter is no longer parallel to the ground. Is this what other DIYers experienced as well?
Mine was the same way, didnt really clip in at all, but once everything is put back in place it stays put. that was the toughest part, getting the plastic wedges up under there and getting it to stay closed.
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I just replaced my OEM in-cabin filter today with the FRAM Fresh Breeze CF10140, carbon loaded and with Arm N Hammer ($10 after rebate on Amazon, $13.04 each, get two and qualify for Super Saver shipping). Question on the arrow - on the side of the filter it says to point it in the direction of the airflow. This other write up that I found gives instructions for the OEM carbon filter which indicates the arrow should be pointing up. Any ideas as to which direction the air is flowing (up or down)? Please say up because I don't want to disassemble the glove again!
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white plastic part
OP or someone who has done this. I opened everything up without any problem until the last step. White plastic door doesn't swing open more than 15 degrees. There is a metal bar on the left side of the door blocking it from opening. Do you know what I'm talking about?
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this is a nice write up but it isn't working for my 07 coupe. I can't even get passed the second step.
I found a write-up on InfiniteHelp.com http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/p...eplacement.htm which states that I just need to pull the glove box toward me and it would some how unlatch. But it seems that if I just pull on the glove box I'm going to break it.
help any would be awesome.
I found a write-up on InfiniteHelp.com http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/p...eplacement.htm which states that I just need to pull the glove box toward me and it would some how unlatch. But it seems that if I just pull on the glove box I'm going to break it.
help any would be awesome.
this is a nice write up but it isn't working for my 07 coupe. I can't even get passed the second step.
I found a write-up on InfiniteHelp.com http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/p...eplacement.htm which states that I just need to pull the glove box toward me and it would some how unlatch. But it seems that if I just pull on the glove box I'm going to break it.
help any would be awesome.
I found a write-up on InfiniteHelp.com http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/p...eplacement.htm which states that I just need to pull the glove box toward me and it would some how unlatch. But it seems that if I just pull on the glove box I'm going to break it.
help any would be awesome.
Thanks for posting; I managed to do this without too much trouble. I broke one of the plastic clips on the big piece that comes out and exposes the filter housing (was a little too rough removing it), but no big deal since it all stays together with the screws and everything. Thanks again... I just hit 65000 and never changed the filter. It was gross haha.