Most newer vehicles now have cabin air filters, and replacing them as part of the maintenance schedule for the vehicle will save money when the air conditioning is running, and will increase the quality of the air inside the vehicle. Replacing some cabin air filters can be somewhat tricky, but you can save on labor charges if you do it yourself.
Remove the glove box. Unclip the dashboard strip and unscrew both screws. Release the tension clips and gently pull on the glove box and slide it out. Unscrew the glove box light fixture located at the top.
Remove the plastic kick panel located under the glove box. Simply pull down and then out and also remove the panel to the left of it by removing the clip.
Unfasten the wire harnesses attached to the white junction box.You must release the black levers on each of them to unlock them, then gently twist the white clips to swing down the junction box and remove the harnesses located on top.
Make sure there are no more wire harnesses attached to the white junction box, and gently wriggle it out. Using the ratchet and socket with extension, remove both 12 mm bolts that hold the bracket to the junction box and swing it towards the right to make some room. Unclip the gray wire located on the left, and remove the four screws on the panel and move that out of the way.
Remove old filters. You may notice the new filter you have is in two parts. Make sure to remove both parts of old filter. If a lot of debris is present, you could use a shop vacuum to clean out the area. Inside the replacement filter box will have an instructional diagram to illustrate which filter goes on top or the filters may be marked.
Replace the panel and four screws and reconnect the gray wire. Remount the junction box bracket and reconnect all the wire harnesses.
Replace both plastic kick panels and reconnect the glove box light. Replace glove box and make sure there are no wires from the harnesses in the way. Also make sure the retaining clips are locked in the proper place. Replace the dash strip.
