i just got a cabin air filter for my 2k gxe from nissan. any tips b4 i try to install it? will it even fit since it didn't come with one? i'd search for it, but looks like the search feature is broke.

 

don't know if the 2k is same for 2k2 but make sure u don't unplug the air bag wires.... other then that... it's simple...

 

do you really have to change these things 12 months or 12k miles. necessity? or is this nissan sarcasm.

 

Marco..change em either the recommended interval or when ur car smells like a$$ when u turn on ventilation.

 

yay. got it in. noticed a bunch of leaves and debris in the cooling box. WHY R THERE LEAVES STUCK IN THE COOLING BOX?!!! i just left it in there cuz i couldn't fit the vacuum stick in that small opening.

why the heck did nissan put the filters in such a horrible and difficult spot?!!

my car better be smellin' fresh fast after i pass gas...

 

Where is it located, and where did you get the filter?

 

depends on where you drive your car..... if i had to change it out every 12k miles..... i would be broke...... since i have about 42k in one year........ i just changed it out after one year.....

 

it's under your glove box.... and i got mine from Dave the part guy when he was doing a group deal.....

 

The install is pretty easy and can be done within 15 minutes. The thing that will slow you down is trying to find the 4 screws. The bottom right one is beneath the glove next to the right door hinge. The left is directly on the other side of the glove compartment next to the center console. The upper 2 are in the corners. You also have to remove the latch with the 2 screws attaching it. You will notice the glove will come out with some finessing. BE VERY CAREFULL to not damage the air bag connector just under the dash. It should be yellow. Just disconnect the plug by pinching the sides... comes right out. Then the filter (2 peices) will slide into the vertical compartment located behind the glove compartment. It is held on by a latch at the bottom that easily snaps off and on. Good luck. The process took me 30 minutes total due to locating all the screws I had to remove.

 

I just changed my air filter out after 38,000 miles and I don't use the AC much like many people do. I want fresh air all the time. I drive my car with the windows down mostly. With that said, when I changed my filter out it was still very clean. Bought the new one from Dave B. Group deal. Easy DIY for an afternoon. 30 minutes tops even if this is your first time.

 

Here is a quick video of the cabin filter change on a 2002 Maxima: