Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

Removal and Installation




FUNCTION
The air inside the passenger compartment is filtered by the in-cabin microfilters when the heater or A/C controls are set on either the recirculation or fresh mode. The two in-cabin microfilters are located in the heater and cooling unit assembly.

REPLACEMENT TIMING
Replacement of the two in-cabin microfilters is recommended on a regular interval depending on the driving conditions. Refer to MA-7, "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" . It may also be necessary to replace the two in-cabin microfilters as part of a component replacement if the in-cabin microfilters are damaged.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE




1. Open the lower glove box and press in on the sides so that it will open completely allowing it to hang by the cord.




2. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the heater and cooling unit housing.




4. Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the heater and cooling unit housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second new in-cabin microfilter into the heater and cooling unit housing.

NOTE: The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should point downward.




5. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover.
6. Close the lower glove box completely.