Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair

Particulate Air Filter

Removal

Warning: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

Warning: Always make sure the A/C-heater system is turned off and the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to servicing the particulate air filter. Never place finger or other objects into the filter opening of the HVAC housing. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.

Note: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the glove box bin.






2. Remove the glove box shelf (2) from the instrument panel (1). Carefully pull the shelf rearward to disengage the four retainers.






3. Disengage the retaining tab (1) that secures the particulate air filter cover (2) to the HVAC housing.

4. Open the particulate air filter cover to disengage the hinge clip (3) and remove the cover.






5. Remove the particulate air filter (1) from the HVAC housing (2) by pulling the filter element straight rearward, out of the housing.



Installation

Note: The particulate air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate air flow direction through the filter. Make sure to properly install the particulate air filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace the filter sooner than required by design.

Note: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.






1. Install the particulate air filter (1) into the filter opening in the HVAC housing (2). Insert the particulate air filter directly into the housing with the arrow on the filter (3) pointing to the floor.






2. Position the particulate air filter cover (2) to the HVAC housing and engage the hinge clips (3).







3. Close the particulate air filter cover and engage the retaining tab (1). Make sure the retaining tab and hinges are fully engaged.

4. Install the glove box shelf (2). Make sure the four retainers are fully engaged to the instrument panel (1).

5. Install the glove box bin.