Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair

AIR CONDITIONER FILTER

Changing Air Conditioner Filter


FUNCTION






The fresh air (A) and the recirculated air (B) drawn inside the passenger compartment by the front blower motor (1) is kept clean (C)
on either mode by the air conditioner filter (2), located before the evaporator (3), in the A/C unit assembly.

REPLACEMENT TIMING

Replace the air conditioner filter according to the maintenance schedules. .
NOTE:
The air conditioner filter caution label is located inside the glove box door.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

1.Remove the glove box assembly. Component Parts.





2.Compress the air conditioner filter (1) downward while sliding it to the RH side of the vehicle to release the upper pawl.
3.Move the bottom of air conditioner filter (1) upward as shown to release the bottom tab, then remove it.
4.Replace the air conditioner filter with new one and install the new filter in the A/C unit assembly.

CAUTION:
Make sure that the air conditioner filter lower tab is fully seated, and that the air conditioner upper pawl is locked into place securing the new filter into the A/C unit assembly.
5.Install the glove box assembly. Component Parts.