Does anyone know how much the dealer will charge to install the in cabin micro filter?

 

www.courtesyparts.com

 

That's great, but I was hoping someone had their filter changed at the dealer and knew the labor price as well.

 

From what others hav said, it is about a 10-15 minute job with standard phillips head screwdrivers. Unless you just don't want to do it yourself, I would suggest trying it.

 

Well, considering that the parts are $45 from your normal dealer (not discounted like Courtesy Nissan) and the labor taking 15 minutes (at $60/hr), I'd be likely to say $59.95 plus tax. That's what my local dealer is charging. I just bought the parts from my dealer (using a 20% VIP customer discount - cheaper than having them shipped) and installed it myself. It takes about 20 minutes if you DON'T know what you are doing.

 

Is there a Micro filter install write-up some where?

 

The instructions that come with it are pretty good. Basically, here's the procedure.

1) Remove the kick panel trim around the passenger's door.
2) Remove the passenger's kick panel (this will help upon reinstallation).
3) Remove the glove box (6 screws - 4 on top, 2 on bottom) but don't disconnect the airbag wires (yellow connectors). Just remove the entire airbag connector assembly from the glovebox by backing out the 2 little V tabs. Do NOT uplug the airbag connector for ANY reason, or else you're headed to the dealer to get the airbag light reset.
4) Disconnect the glovebox light (twist it).
5) Look for a white vertical door directly behind the glovebox.
6) Remove the metal tab at the bottom and lift the door upwards.
7) Remove the old filter.
8) Install the new filter.
9) Reinstall the door.
10) Reinstall the metal tab.
11) Reconnect the glovebox light.
12) Reconnect the airbag connector assembly to the glovebox by inserting the pegs into the holes (you'll see it when you get there).
13) Reinstall the glovebox.
14) Enjoy.

 

Nice Sig!

 

Courtesy's Price on the In-Cabin-Filter is higher than what I paid for it. It should be no more than $30 for the Maxima.

 

It would be helpful if you tell us where you got yours from.


~limsandy

 

I'm sorry. I got mine from Coral Springs Nissan. They're located in Coral Springs FL. They do internet sales (wholesale). Email me for more information if anyone is interested.

 

Microfilter on Ebay

 

I was just at Nissan today. Filter install is $89.85, and the parts counter said the filter is $70.05. I laughed and left.

 

Why don't we take this to a group deal? I would gladly buy 2 or 3 replacements.

 

Me too!

 

Maybe contact Dave B. at daveb@mail.adpub.com , he has quoted me the best price so far. I would maybe buy two.

 

Ditto that. I'd buy a couple.

 

Now we're thinking. I'll take two also... Our combined purchasing power should get us a reasonable discount to retail!!!

Now who has the best relationship to Dave B.? Perhaps we can get a list to him with our orders and addresses. Will he be able to accept PayPal payments?

 

Such a big discrepancy between $30 and $70, I'm starting to think that there is more than just one type of filter.

Is it possible that there are "carbon activated" filters and non carbon too? I'll pay the extra expense for the carbon if it'll stop those foul diesel or skunk odors from getting into my cabin.

 

Working with my parts guy in Coral Springs FL. Will keep you updated for those who would be interested.

 

I think the $30 quote is what Nissan gets it for. Retail at Nissan is $70. I was quoted closer to $40.

 

$41.51 per filter for 02-03 Maxima. That is the price I was able to get from my guy at Coral Springs Nissan. Let me know what DaveB is asking.

 

Ok, how does $39.16/ea (plus shipping) sound? I will set this up as a group deal in that forum.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=208987