Don't forget to change the in-cabin filter...
08-29-2008, 08:23 PM
#1
Don't forget to change the in-cabin filter...
Haven't changed mine in over a year. Decided to change it out today. Quite suprised how dirty it got! This is the 3rd cabin filter change for my max. 
08-30-2008, 09:07 AM
#10
i know the fresh air is drawn through the vents on the outside near the windshield. not sure where air is drawn in from in the cabin though. i assume it's around the glove compartment area. the filter sits right above the blower fan.
also, it's much cheaper to get the filter from advance auto parts instead from the dealer. iirc the dealer charged 30-40. i only paid 12 bucks plus tax at advance auto.
also, it's much cheaper to get the filter from advance auto parts instead from the dealer. iirc the dealer charged 30-40. i only paid 12 bucks plus tax at advance auto.
08-30-2008, 11:12 AM
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08-30-2008, 01:10 PM
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08-30-2008, 01:26 PM
#17
I just pull the 2 pins on the bottom of the glove box. Then the glove box should just fall down. Its then just a couple of clips if I recall.
I change mine every year, usually around the same time I do my annual oil change.
I change mine every year, usually around the same time I do my annual oil change.
08-30-2008, 01:49 PM
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- close
- slide the 2 plastic pins out that are located under the glove box on the hing.
- open and you should have enough play you turn the glovebox in a 40-45 degree angle to get it out of the tracks and let it hang down on the wire.
- Look straight ahead where the glovebox was and you will see a rectangular access cover with 2 clips.
- Using a small flat tip screwdriver, unhook the clips
- Remove filter
- Verify proper direction and install new filter.
- reverse procedure to close everything back up!!!
and yes the filter was absolutely filthy.
08-30-2008, 10:28 PM
#21
This thread suddently changed to "post up your dirty cabin filter pics." I'm glad this thread reminded you fellas to change it.
FastMax05, I don't have a link but I just saw the price when the dude behind the counter rung me up.
20 bucks is still cheaper than what the dealer will charge.
08-31-2008, 05:37 PM
#26
Just picked one up from AAP today for $12.29. I'll change it tomorrow & post pics. You guys think you've seen bad..wait until you see mine. Hasn't been changed ever (4 yrs/55k miles). I should have done it annually, but didn't. From now on, it will be changed every 6 months or every year.
08-31-2008, 05:39 PM
#27
I also see that some of you are asking how to do it..so instead of trying to explain it myself, I found a helpful link from courtesyparts. Hope it helps whoever doesn't know how to change this out.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/instruc...-00002_01.html
http://www.courtesyparts.com/instruc...-00002_01.html
This is definitely a DYI, it's like $90 to have them change the filter. It takes about 10-20min at the most.
09-01-2008, 06:33 AM
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How to: In Cabin Micro Filter Change
Okay, I'm going to thread jack this big time, hope you don't mind AscendantMax.
I couldn't find a sticky, but I just followed Chern's directions.........and done!
Let me put some pics to the directions;
STEP #1 PULL THE PINS
THE GLOVE BOX WILL HANG DOWN
FILTER IS BEHIND THIS DOOR
INSERT FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER AND PULL BOTTOM OF TAB TOWARDS YOU
DOOR OPENS
I couldn't find a sticky, but I just followed Chern's directions.........and done!
- empty the glove box,
- close
- slide the 2 plastic pins out that are located under the glove box on the hing.
- open and you should have enough play you turn the glovebox in a 40-45 degree angle to get it out of the tracks and let it hang down on the wire.
- Look straight ahead where the glovebox was and you will see a rectangular access cover with 2 clips.
- Using a small flat tip screwdriver, unhook the clips
- Remove filter
- Verify proper direction and install new filter.
- reverse procedure to close everything back up!!!
- close
- slide the 2 plastic pins out that are located under the glove box on the hing.
- open and you should have enough play you turn the glovebox in a 40-45 degree angle to get it out of the tracks and let it hang down on the wire.
- Look straight ahead where the glovebox was and you will see a rectangular access cover with 2 clips.
- Using a small flat tip screwdriver, unhook the clips
- Remove filter
- Verify proper direction and install new filter.
- reverse procedure to close everything back up!!!
Let me put some pics to the directions;
STEP #1 PULL THE PINS
THE GLOVE BOX WILL HANG DOWN
FILTER IS BEHIND THIS DOOR
INSERT FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER AND PULL BOTTOM OF TAB TOWARDS YOU
DOOR OPENS
09-01-2008, 06:36 AM
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I TOLD YOU Ascendant's WAAAY DIRTY Mine wasn't as bad as I thought it would be
THE EMPTY TRAY
NEW FILTER IN
ALIGN DOOR AND PRESS FIRMLY TO CLOSE
THERE YOU HAVE IT. Oh yeah might as well post some pics of your old filter!!
Mine wasn't as bad as I thought it would beTHE EMPTY TRAY
NEW FILTER IN
ALIGN DOOR AND PRESS FIRMLY TO CLOSE
THERE YOU HAVE IT. Oh yeah might as well post some pics of your old filter!!
Last edited by Apollos2; 09-01-2008 at 07:19 AM.
09-01-2008, 08:03 AM
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Excellent, great picture followup!!! 
Okay, I'm going to thread jack this big time, hope you don't mind AscendantMax.
I couldn't find a sticky, but I just followed Chern's directions.........and done!
Let me put some pics to the directions;
STEP #1 PULL THE PINS
THE GLOVE BOX WILL HANG DOWN
FILTER IS BEHIND THIS DOOR
INSERT FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER AND PULL BOTTOM OF TAB TOWARDS YOU
DOOR OPENS
I couldn't find a sticky, but I just followed Chern's directions.........and done!
Let me put some pics to the directions;
STEP #1 PULL THE PINS
THE GLOVE BOX WILL HANG DOWN
FILTER IS BEHIND THIS DOOR
INSERT FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER AND PULL BOTTOM OF TAB TOWARDS YOU
DOOR OPENS
