So after I replaced the filter, I took a closer look at the instructions, and the first thing you are supposed to do:
(1) Remove lower glove box finsher. (3 clips)

I don't have one of those, is it missing, or are the instructions wrong?

here's a link to the instructions

 

I noticed the same thing. Mine did not have one either.

Have you finished the replacement? Any problems with the upper left corner of the glove box assembly coming loose from the dash? I am not sure what is holding it in place, but have taken out all screws.

 

Mine is missing too. Not a big deal though. You can't see it anyway...

jjs--the top left corner will pop out when you tug on it just a little. I just got through replacing mine and it was no problem. Took about 10 minutes.

 

Thanks for the info. Just kind of hesitant (concern about breaking something) since I could not really see what was holding it back from just dropping out of position.

 

I30/5 has the finisher.. we dont..

 

Please tell us just how dirty the filter was and how long it had been in service.

Thanks in advance

 

I've taken mine out from my 2k2...I posted me experience with it and the discrepency with the clips and the six screws you need to remove...

If you can run a search or ask a fellow .org member...

The cover for the filter itself needs slide down from the housing...

Fairly simple process 20 min tops....remeber to remove the airbag harness and the glove box light...

 

Funny, I just replaced mine last weekend. The one that was in the car originally was a single large fiberglass pleated filter (not carbon activated) and washable. This filter was badly discolored (from dirt it had captured) and the pleats were holding little pieces of leaves and dead insects. This was the first time I had ever changed the filter since I bought the car in November 2001.

The new filter is the two piece carbon activated type. I was very disappointed to discover that there were relatively large gaps where the two pieces interfaced - I didn't want any leaves or small dirt particles to get into my A/C evaporator or the rest of the ventilation system. My solution was to install a 3/8 wide strip of 1/4 inch thick weather striping on the leading edge (read: blower side) of the two piece filter. It took some effort to get the filter pieces in to the slot with the weather stripping on it, but at least I now know that no dust or dirt can get past that filter!

I only regret that I didn't take any photos of a job well done.

 

my experience on the old filter was the same, it was the original, one piece flimsy pleated filter. After one year, 14K miles it was pretty discolored, and full of debris. I would say about 30% of it was black, the rest discolored. Not sure why the replacement is two piece? But its easy enough to get to and tap out any gunk that collects.

I'll have to think about what you did there ABS, with blocking the space between the two filters. Wouldn't hurt, but not sure its necessary.

I'll have to check out an I30 to see what that lower piece is all about.
thanks.

 

Apparently, the activated carbon filters come as a two part kit. Each piece is essentially identical. Both have pleated filter material in a plastic casing. It is MUCH sturdier than the OEM filter I found in my car. The issue is that Nissan did a poor job of designing the interface between the bottom of one filter part and the top of the second filter part. There is a distinct top and bottom to each of these pieces. The top edge of the lower half of the filter has a raised line running its length. The bottom edge of the top filter piece has "teeth" if you will in a staggered arrangement. The issue is that the raised line on the bottom filter does not fully fill the gap created by the "teeth" on the bottom edge of the upper filter. As a result, there is very obvious opportunity for unfiltered air to pass through . . .

You are probably right that what I did was overkill, but I had a problem on my last car where all kinds of crap got caught in the A/C evaporator. I sure don't want that to happen again!

 

Good idea...I would definetly do this after what I saw trapped in my filter...I had a pink piece of aI've been meaning to get the revised filter

I'll do the same as soon as I get the new filtered..good looks for the head up!

 

Just skip the step.