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!

 

nice writeup! thanks

 

excellent write up! I just changed mine and couldn't have done it without your instructions!

 

great write up, i might try this on the weekend, if i can get a filter by then (storms in the gulf this week)...

 

nice

 

Finally, cabin filter replacement with pix, Thanks!

 

Welcome. I'm glad it helps

 

Mike,
How the heck did you order that. I went to their website, and it won't let me order the part, so I sent them an email and never got a response.

Did you get a live body on the phone (I haven't tried calling them yet)?

Thanks

 

try here.... $27.50
http://www.filters-now.com/selector_..._2008#products

 

Thanks Ian

 

Yeah, Micron-Air's website seems a little messed up right now but they do have great filters for a great price.
Hopefully it's fixed soon.

 

Just got my filter in the mail today, that website Ian posted up was fairly easy to deal with.

As far as price, I paid 27.50 for it, with 7.99 shipping. Just a heads up for comparison purposes with Micron-Air's website (FYI, it's a genuine micron carbon air filter btw)

 

Did the swap this morning, less than a ten minute job. Don't let the dealer charge you to do this--it's super easy.

thanks Mike for the diy

coincidentally, my filter looked pretty clean, way cleaner than Mike's in the pics

 

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?

 

Service manual states 15k miles.