Difficulty Level
Tools/Supplies Needed:
• nylon trim tool
• phillips screwdriver
• standard/flat screwdriver
• 10mm socket with ratchet
• new cabin filter
• vacuum cleaner
Procedure:
• first start by opening your glove compartment
• remove the items from your glove compartment
• pull in the sides on the glove compartment to disconnect the stop tabs from the dashboard housing
• remove the seven phillips screws using a screwdriver around the opening of the glove compartment
• remove a small expanding screw clip on the center console side trim located under the dashboard in front of the floor vent
• unclip the center console side trim, there will be three clips on the backside
• when removing that center console side trim, be careful with the tang that sticks on towards the back of the panel by the seat
• remove the phillips screw which was hidden behind the center console trim around the glove box opening
• remove the two bolts which can have a phillips screwdriver or 10mm socket and ratchet used on
• they are located towards the top of the glove compartment opening on the dashboard
• now drop out the glove compartment frame work from the dashboard
• disconnect the electrical connector for the glove compartment light which is located towards the door side
• the duct is now exposed which houses the cabin filter
• remove the four snap clips holding on the filter housing cap using a standard screwdriver
• now slide down the housing cap which will expose the cabin filter
• remove the old filter
• use a vacuum cleaner to suck up any debris inside the duct
• reinstall the new filter
• the filter unit is two pieces and slides together in a track
• install the top filter portion first, then install the bottom filter
• assembly in reverse of disassembly