Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the RH air inlet panel.




2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of the RH air inlet panel.
4. Remove the RH air inlet panel screw.




5. Remove the RH air inlet panel.
6. Remove the LH air inlet panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Remove the filter housing nuts from the vehicle.
8. Remove the filter housing from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Inspect the foam seal. If the seal is damaged, replace the seal using Kent Industries adhesive back foam tape P/N 46485 (or equivalent).
2. Install the filter housing to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: New seal nuts must be used when installing passenger compartment air filter housing to prevent leaks.

3. Install the new seal nuts to the filter housing.

Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




4. Install the LH air inlet panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the RH air inlet panel.




6. Install the push pins and screw to the top and forward edge of the RH air inlet panel.
7. Close the hood.




8. Install the push pins to the rear of the RH air inlet panel.