Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
#11
Re: Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
After the glove box you have to remove the left side panel in the footwell and then it's way up front kind of where the center console meets the firewall on the floor.
#12
Re: Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
Anyway, aside from some particles in the pleats, it was pretty right and passed sunlight easily. I rinsed it out in the kitchen sink with the sprayer and left it to dry in the sunlight. I'll check it again at the end of the summer and probably replace it regardless. I'll order one or two via the internet. I checked the K&N filter site hoping to find one that was made to be washed but didn't see anything. I wouldn't wash it again and they're cheap enough to replace anyway.
Again, many thanks for the advice!!!
Bob
#13
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I can't believe that you're going to go through all that again at the end of the summer - you must be a person of great patience - I was throwing every f-bomb combination I could think of when I did mine.
#14
Re: Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
The primary reason I'll look at it again is that the local auto parts store didn't have a filter in stock and I had to put the thing back together anyway. So, I'll order one or a few (I expect to keep the car for 5-10 years). To me, this is one of those things that once you do it the first time, it should be easier the next. Note the term "should!"
Bob
Last edited by rps944; 06-03-2009 at 08:08 AM. Reason: Add specific thank you to member
#15
Re: Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
I found this document to be extremely helpful when replacing the Interior Cabin Filter. For my '08 NAH, there was no need to remove the glove box. Passing this along in hopes of saving some folks headaches. Complete install took about 15 min.
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=...3gdAEdDaWuSemA
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=...3gdAEdDaWuSemA
#16
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Great find - This will save a lot of aggrevation - I did mine according to the manual which instructed to remove the glovebox - maybe they were just trying to increase the hourly chargeback for the dealer.
#17
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Has anyone managed to change a taillight bulb? I canlt figure it out at all. As far as I can tell you need a cutting torch to accrss it. Ilm waiting until the cop gives me a fix-it ticket at this point.
#18
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I also just replaced a burned out taillight bulb. This is also about a 15 minute fix. I purchased two bulbs (Sylvania) for $3.00 at a local auto parts house. I will try to find the step-by-step instructions that show how to remove the taillight assembly. The entire unit is held in by two 7mm bolts. Once I find the info, I'll be sure to pass it along. It was quite easy and suprisingly not technical at all.
Will
Will
#19
Re: Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
I also just replaced a burned out taillight bulb. This is also about a 15 minute fix. I purchased two bulbs (Sylvania) for $3.00 at a local auto parts house. I will try to find the step-by-step instructions that show how to remove the taillight assembly. The entire unit is held in by two 7mm bolts. Once I find the info, I'll be sure to pass it along. It was quite easy and suprisingly not technical at all.
Will
Will
#20
Re: Interior Cabin Filter is a major PIA
I also just replaced a burned out taillight bulb. This is also about a 15 minute fix. I purchased two bulbs (Sylvania) for $3.00 at a local auto parts house. I will try to find the step-by-step instructions that show how to remove the taillight assembly. The entire unit is held in by two 7mm bolts. Once I find the info, I'll be sure to pass it along. It was quite easy and suprisingly not technical at all.
Will
Will