While having oil changed and tires rotated yesterday, I replaced the cabin filter. First time for the cabin filter in the 15 mos and 23K miles I have owned the car.
Cabin filter was filthy....dirt, leaves, etc. etc. Will change it again in 12K miles or so.

BTW, I use Castrol carbon oil 5W30 with the longer OEM filter. Will be switching to Mobil 1 fully syn when warranty expires....same stuff I use in Corvette and the MB.

Joe

 

Yup...it's amazing how much stuff those filters catch. I change mine annually. The fresh filter will give you better air flow thru your ventilation system, and it will smell better too.

 

is this filter different then just your air filter on the engine?

 

Yes. This filter is behind the glove box which you must remove. The filters are available on Amazon.com believe it or not. I bought two for about $25. or so.

 

pics please

you just unscrew the glovebox and its right there?

 

If you have an 02+, yes.

 

and if i have a 97?

 

There isn't one. No 4th gen came with in-cabin filters.

 

Here's a link that will provide detailed installation instructions...scroll down to Wix p/n 24823, pages 49 and 50. http://www.amsoil.com/products/oil_a.../cabin_air.pdf

Just like with most other products, there are high quality filters and low quality units available for purchase. I can get Wix cabin filters through AMSOIL for $38, a discount of over $12 compared to retail...include one of these with an oil order and the shipping will be ~50 cents. These are considerably less expensive than OEM filters, yet they are of the highest quality. Cabin filters play an important role in your vehicles HVAC system as they trap and hold dirt, pollen and mold. Wix cabin filters are specially treated (BioShield 75) to trap microbes and the filter elements are impregnated with carbon to reduce/eliminate odor. Filters available from some other manufacturers are just paper.

According the the Wix Web site:

"BioShield® 75 is a patented, EPA registered and USDA accepted product that prevents the growth of a wide array of bacteria, mold, mildew, algae and yeast. BioShield® 75 acts as a bed of microscopic spikes that pierce the cell walls of microbes to provide long lasting antimicrobial protection. Being only about one thousandth the size of a human hair, the spikes are too small to harm large cells in mammals. In addition to effectively inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew, algae and bacteria, BioShield® 75 protects against deterioration, discoloration and odor. BioShield® 75 has been utilized in the automotive, medical, hospitality, health club and athletics industries because of its proven effectiveness and durability.

What benefits does BioShield® 75 bring to WIX Filters?
When applied to cabin air filters, BioShield® 75 traps and eliminates harmful microbes in the filter medium and reduces the opportunity for those microbes to be released into the air breathed by automobile occupants. Unlike other cabin air filter enhancements in the marketplace such as charcoal or baking soda, which simply absorb odors, BioShield® 75’s invisible microbiostatic coating becomes part of the filter fiber, polymerizing and standing up like microscopic spikes – 1,000 spikes of protection per the width of a hair – that pierce the cell walls of microbes, virtually eliminating microbials. In addition to effectively inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew, algae and bacteria, BioShield® 75 protects against deterioration, discoloration and odor."

 

so going thru the glovebox is a no according to the replacement instructions

 

You have to unscrew and remove the glovebox to gain access to the airbox which houses the cabin filters. It's straight forward once you get in there.

 

Yeah, I need to get on this...

Just came back from the stealership and they tried to charge me $90 for the in cabin filter...no thanks.

I spend minimal $$ for the part and do it myself!!!!!

 

I think I paid $24 for two filters.

 

I just paid 34 bucks for something at advance auto. Hope its the right thing. I asked for cabin filter for my 2001 and at 100k miles, its never been changed. I hope this will give my ac better air flow. Why are you guys getting 2 filters? Just an extra for next time or what? Thx in advance.

 

The filter is in two pieces and you will use both of them. It will be obvious when you remove the old filter(s) from the housing.

 

The cabin filter should be changed atleast twice a year, or as the warranty maintenace schedule recommends every 15k miles. Since my car is under warranty, I have already had it changed at 15k miles. Now at 30k, I need to get it changed again and change wiper blades too! I put the 09 wiper blades and it sure is better!

This time, I will do-it-myself. Cabin filter, and wiper blades. Not too expensive, so, I will be changing them every 6 months, myself.

 

DOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE CABIN AIR FILTER IN A 2010 MAXIMA I LOOKED BEHIND GLOVE BOX AND THERE IS NOTHING

 

That is an epic fail of a first post.

Nonetheless I have your answer. Took me 2 minutes of looking through the 7th gen forum stickies, didn't even have to search. Never been to 7th gen land before. I'm not really one to hound people about searching but that is pretty blatant.

 

Hey guys! I was wondering when I typed in google for 97 Maxima it states that there is no cabin air filter? Was just wondering if someone can clarify that?

 

1. Squeeze yourself underneath the dashboard on the passenger side, and locate a thin, rectangular door. It’s vertical and located above the decorative plastic piece on the side of the instrument panel. (see below these steps for a picture of the door)
2. Unlatch the door and pull it out. This shows you a portion of the air filter. Note that the air filter is taller than the opening it goes in and comes out of, so a bit of manipulation will be required for this job.
3. Grab a hold of the air filter, either by the attached pull strap, or by squeezing the air filter to get a grip on it. Pull it out through the aforementioned too-small opening. If it looks anything like the one seen above, your car will be happier after a replacement goes in.
4. Making sure the air flow is in the proper direction, either by locating the pull strap or an air flow marker, line up the new filter with the opening. By compressing the first side to enter, the whole air filter will slide in, and expand to its original shape.
5. Now for the hard part: reattaching the air filter door. This involves sliding the top of it into place, and pressing really hard and making sure its catch is properly located. Of all the steps, this one took me the longest, at around 8 minutes, just to get it to latch back into place.
6. Finally, your new cabin air filter is in place, ready to keep out bugs, leaves and many airborne particulates. Now would be a good time to set a reminder to replace it.

 

confirmed no cabin air filter in 97

 

i have an '09 Maxima. you do not have to remove the glove box (only tool you need is your hand). it's under the glovebox, close to the firewall. that's a great pic above in the thread. i'm not a mechanic, but this is the worst one that i have ever changed. poor design unless the goal of Nissan was not being user friendly.

 

Just replaced this the other day in my I35. Removal of everything was alright but putting the glove box and everything back in was a pain due to realignment. I got the Napa Gold filters flr $33 while the dealer wanted $50. The Napa ones seem just as well/better constructed than the OEM ones.