I finally took the time to change my in-cabin filter, and after 24,xxx miles, it was filthy. I had leaves in the filter housing, and more leaves, dust, bugs stuck on the filter, see pictures below. Putting back my glovebox was a b*tch, because I couldn't get the right tab aligned correctly, lots of force and 1 hr later all is well.

The crap that came out when I took out the old filter:



And the old filter:



Look at all the stuff stuck in the filter! Glad it caught and I wasn't breathing this stuff:



And the tab I was talking about:



Before any n00bies ask, install instructions here

And you can get the filter through your local Nissan/Infiniti dealer, or better Dave B, Courtesy Parts, or even eBay. Retail is $40-50, I bought my OEM Nissan off eBay for $20.

 

Mine must be in worse shape Cheapest on ebay is $30 right now. Do you remember who you purchased it from?

 

gmansparts

 

I'll have to check my Infiniti service records, I think mine was changed just before I bought the car but if not I'll definately have to change it.

 

does anyone know how to do this for 1999 i30?

 

It doesn't have one.

 

I attempted to do mine a couple weeks ago and low and behold, there was no filter! I need to buy one before summer and clean mine out cause it was FILTHY! Im talking literally enough leaves pine needles and crap to make atleast a two inch diameter ball. Its nasty...i need a filter....

 

Do all A33 I30s come with the filter? Apparently some A33 Maximas don't...

 

love posts like this thanks for the remind

 

Damn, so what can us A32 owners do about an in-cabin filter, since apparently it doesn't come stock?

 

Remove the leafs and rocks from the fan box each time they build up...

 

I just got my filter from ebay yesterday and I installed it in my I30 today. I didnt get as much leaves and dirt as depicted in n3985 post. however mine was pretty black and dusty.

The ones that i got from ebay werent the same as the one that I pulled out from my I30. I got two filters that equals the same size as the original one that i pulled out and they fit perfectly; as a matter of fact quite nicely than the OE one. I guess nissan switched them up a bit. Hope this new design will clean the air better

 

mine looked identical but also smelled like turanza's

 

i just changed my cabin filter for a 2004 maxima and there was nut shells in the filter, the grimiest dirt, dust, leaves, and more nut/peanut shells. it was disgusting. i recommend everyone change it if you haven't it is really easy. open your glove box. push i out from the left and right and it will hang and the filter is right there really easy. i was shocked on how nasty mine was. i turned on the ac and there was this smell it used to blow out now that smell is gone. i got my filter from this place mr auto pepboys nor autozone had it. i paid 29 dollars but i didnt care i wanted to change it. good thread

 

where the hell is that?

 

remove your glove box and you'll find out...