Particulate Air Filter - Removal

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 that the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to servicing the particulate air filter. Never place fingers or other objects into the filter opening of the HVAC housing. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.





1. Remove the glove box bin Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
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 clips (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.