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If you're not sure how often to change your vehicle’s cabin air filter, we recommend reviewing the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations for your vehicle. Many drivers choose to replace their filter once a year, or when they notice poor performance or limited airflow, but cabin air filters can be replaced as often as needed for maximum performance. Cabin air filters are vehicle-specific, meaning the products, installation, and location of the filter will depend on the vehicle you're driving. For replacement intervals specific to your vehicle, check your owners manual.
It’s important to change your cabin air filter according to the recommended filter replacement intervals in your owners manual to keep the vehicle’s heating and cooling system operating as well as possible. While many drivers choose to change their cabin air filters once a year, it’s important to follow the recommended replacement intervals, especially if you drive in dusty or polluted environments. When it’s time to change your cabin air filter, stop by O’Reilly Auto Parts to find the right replacement filter for your vehicle.
Step 1: Remove Glove Box Pin
Open your glove box and empty it out completely. Locate a pin on the outside edge of the glove box. Use your screwdriver to take the screw out. Then slip the pin out of the hole on this arm. Put the screw someplace safe. You won't want to lose it.Some vehicles will have a band holding the glove box in place that you’ll need to release.
Step 2: Lower Glove Box
Now, gently press in on both sides of your glove box, and it will lower. This will expose what’s behind it, including a black cover, which is where your cabin air filter is. Most vehicles with a filter behind the glove box will be accessed like this. Just be careful not to force the glove box down—there will be a limited amount of slack in the hinges.
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Do It Right: Be careful not to force the glove box down when you are lowering it. There will be a limited amount of slack in the hinges for you to work with. When you feel the glove box start to resist, do not apply additional pressure. |
Step 3: Remove the Old Cabin Air Filter
There are tabs on either side of this cover that are released by squeezing them inward. Once the cover is removed, pull the old filter out slowly—it’s likely to be full of dust and dirt. Make a note of the direction of the airflow as indicated by the printed arrow on the side of the old cabin filter.
Step 4: Clean the Cabin Air Filter Housing
You'll want the filter housing to be clean before you install your new cabin filter. Check the cabin air filter housing for excessive dirt or debris, and clean it out if necessary. Use a damp rag or microfiber towel to carefully wipe out the inside of the filter housing, or use a vacuum to clean it out if necessary.
Step 5: Install the New Cabin Air Filter
When you’re ready to put the new filter in, check the airflow arrow on the edge of the filter to make sure you’re installing it in the same orientation as the one you removed. Once the filter is seated securely, replace the cabin air filter housing cover and snap the tabs back into place.
Step 6: Lift the Glove Box Back Into Place
After your new cabin air filter is installed, lift your glove box back to its original position, and secure it by sliding the pin back into the hole in the arm, or putting the band or bracket back in place. Then, replace any screws or retainers, replace any items you removed before starting, and close the glove box.
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