DIY: Replacing In-Cabin Microfilter
#1
08-15-2009, 03:50 PM
DIY: Replacing In-Cabin Microfilter
For this, i used the MicronAir filter that i had reviewed. Below is the long-due how-to for installing it. There's a bunch of how-to's here, but figured having pictures might help some.
The full alternative write-up is here, with links to higher-res photos.
Parts used:
(1) MicronAir Activated In-Cabin Filter
Tools used:
- Philips screwdriver
- Light source (it helps, but not necessary)
- Your hands
Steps:
1. Empty your glove box and leave it open
2. On each bottom side of the box, there are clips hidden. Just hold on to the edge on each side (left side shown below) and pull the entire bottom section up.
3. The bottom should now be loose. Now it’s time to take the box off the tracks. This is easier, just insert your hand and push the section in to derail it. (right side shown below, do the same on opposite side). Although now derailed, do not pull the glove box right off yet, see next step.
4. On the left rear side of the box is a dampening pin. You need to loosen this, most people would use needle nosed pliers, i just used my fingertips. The pictures below will give you an idea of how it works and is rather self-explanatory.
Below shows the pin already detached, and the glove box out of the way.
5. Looking directly at the now empty glove box area, look at the bottom and remove that flat piece (you could say it’s the “floor” of the compartment) by pulling it down.
Here’s another view of that piece off, with markers on where the clips are that holds it in place. There are no clips on the back, so this is all you need to take it off.
6. Remove the screws as marked. There are 7 total. All the screws are the same, so need to worry about where each one came from.
7. Before pulling this section off, remove the triangular piece on the right - this is the small trim that faces the inside of the passenger door. Marked below is where i found it easiest to start pulling the section off, just move your way up from there. Once the bottom section is unclipped, the rest is rather easy and the whole panel will just pop-off.
Here is another view of it, panel removed.
8. Now pull out the piece that you took seven screws out of. Pull from the bottom (easy), the top portion is a little trickier, but it will come out with some coaxing. Once off, slowly lay it to the side. Be careful not to dislodge the airbag connector (yellow plug below).
9. That white plastic box is where the filter is located. To the right is a clip, just slowly unclip and swing it open to the left. You do not need to fully take off this white cover, just open it as wide as you can without popping off the left clips, pull the filter out and put the new filter in.
When placing the new filter in, remember that the air flow arrow should point down. Here’s a photo of the new filter (left) and the old one (right) with 17k miles on it.
That’s it. Just reverse the process and you are done.
A tip for placing the dampening pin back in, as you’ll see in the photo, there’s the clip part that you squeezed together to take it off, and what looks like a small ring/hole just underneath it. When putting it back in, loop that hole into the holder on the back of the glove box first, the clip then easily pops right back in.
Now enjoy your clean(er) air!
The full alternative write-up is here, with links to higher-res photos.
Parts used:
(1) MicronAir Activated In-Cabin Filter
Tools used:
- Philips screwdriver
- Light source (it helps, but not necessary)
- Your hands
Steps:
1. Empty your glove box and leave it open
2. On each bottom side of the box, there are clips hidden. Just hold on to the edge on each side (left side shown below) and pull the entire bottom section up.
3. The bottom should now be loose. Now it’s time to take the box off the tracks. This is easier, just insert your hand and push the section in to derail it. (right side shown below, do the same on opposite side). Although now derailed, do not pull the glove box right off yet, see next step.
4. On the left rear side of the box is a dampening pin. You need to loosen this, most people would use needle nosed pliers, i just used my fingertips. The pictures below will give you an idea of how it works and is rather self-explanatory.
Below shows the pin already detached, and the glove box out of the way.
5. Looking directly at the now empty glove box area, look at the bottom and remove that flat piece (you could say it’s the “floor” of the compartment) by pulling it down.
Here’s another view of that piece off, with markers on where the clips are that holds it in place. There are no clips on the back, so this is all you need to take it off.
6. Remove the screws as marked. There are 7 total. All the screws are the same, so need to worry about where each one came from.
7. Before pulling this section off, remove the triangular piece on the right - this is the small trim that faces the inside of the passenger door. Marked below is where i found it easiest to start pulling the section off, just move your way up from there. Once the bottom section is unclipped, the rest is rather easy and the whole panel will just pop-off.
Here is another view of it, panel removed.
8. Now pull out the piece that you took seven screws out of. Pull from the bottom (easy), the top portion is a little trickier, but it will come out with some coaxing. Once off, slowly lay it to the side. Be careful not to dislodge the airbag connector (yellow plug below).
9. That white plastic box is where the filter is located. To the right is a clip, just slowly unclip and swing it open to the left. You do not need to fully take off this white cover, just open it as wide as you can without popping off the left clips, pull the filter out and put the new filter in.
When placing the new filter in, remember that the air flow arrow should point down. Here’s a photo of the new filter (left) and the old one (right) with 17k miles on it.
That’s it. Just reverse the process and you are done.
A tip for placing the dampening pin back in, as you’ll see in the photo, there’s the clip part that you squeezed together to take it off, and what looks like a small ring/hole just underneath it. When putting it back in, loop that hole into the holder on the back of the glove box first, the clip then easily pops right back in.
Now enjoy your clean(er) air!
Last edited by soundmike; 08-15-2009 at 04:03 PM.
The following 9 users liked this post by soundmike:
broke_as_ajoke (04-14-2014),
GXXXV X (06-29-2011),
Jrri (01-21-2012),
LI-G35Driver (04-20-2013),
luger303 (12-23-2011),
and 4 others liked this post.
#7
08-21-2009, 02:56 PM
Trending Topics
#8
09-12-2009, 10:16 PM
Registered User
#10
09-20-2009, 03:29 AM
Registered User
try here.... $27.50
http://www.filters-now.com/selector_..._2008#products
http://www.filters-now.com/selector_..._2008#products
#11
09-20-2009, 08:24 AM
#12
09-26-2009, 09:59 PM
Registered User
#13
09-29-2009, 10:03 PM
Registered User
#14
09-29-2009, 10:58 PM
#15
09-29-2009, 11:26 PM
Registered User
When I changed my battery, I noticed that when you remove the plastic on top (in front of the windshield), you can see filter right there to determine if it is dirty. I only have about 12k miles on the car and my filter looked very clean.
When do you all recommend changing the filter?
When do you all recommend changing the filter?