Cabin Air Filter Install

bigcat

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I dont remember if I posted a how to of the CAF when I did it about 2 years ago. I am ready to do it again. Anyone interested in me documenting the process?

It is just 2 screw type retaining clips, then pull up on cowl cover, then reach in and grab the filter housing, replace filter and reverse.

 

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The Fang

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I remember and checked it then and was ok but I am sure I need to buy one now. thanks for reminding me.

 

Mark25

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Just don't forget to put your windshield wipers in the 12 o'clock position before doing it...it will prevent you from damaging the cowling as you lift it up.

 

Steel Horse

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I said yes. That way you get to add another link to your sig.

 

wusthof

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pls document it! I'll do it soon...................such an overlooked maint. thing to do.

 

rugedraw

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I though it was fairly easy to do, but I did look up a write-up online to help me out. I don't see how it could hurt to do it.

 

walter

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Sure you can never have too much documentation.

 

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o0Dan0o

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I said no simply because there are others out there (first link on a google search), and that it's a 30 second install that I could teach my 4 year old nephew to do.

You're write ups are some of the best, bigcat, so if you feel like sapping a few photos, I guess why not.
Dan

 

bigcat

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o0Dan0o said:

I said no simply because there are others out there (first link on a google search), and that it's a 30 second install that I could teach my 4 year old nephew to do.

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there are others for about everything. i am definitely not the first to do most mods or write ups.

You're write ups are some of the best, bigcat, so if you feel like sapping a few photos, I guess why not.
Dan

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thanks for the props. feedback is always appreciated.

 

TBrad

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Sure, I didn't even know I had one.

 

GOLDENPONY

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Filter

Are any brand of cabin air filters especially good?

 

rugedraw

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GOLDENPONY said:

Are any brand of cabin air filters especially good?

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I think only Motorcraft makes them.

 

bigcat

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rugedraw said:

I think only Motorcraft makes them.

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nope, bosch and air qualitee or qualitee air (dont remember which) also sell them aftermarket.

i just finished up the install. man i hate living in the windiest state in the country. nothing but dirt in my engine bay. my CAI filter is nasty.

cabin air filter though was not as bad as i thought, but still needed a replacement. i will work on the write up over the next few days as i get time and will post it up for everyone to review and smack talk about the dirt in my engine bay.

 

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o0Dan0o

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bigcat said:

nope, bosch and air qualitee or qualitee air (dont remember which) also sell them aftermarket.

i just finished up the install. man i hate living in the windiest state in the country. nothing but dirt in my engine bay. my CAI filter is nasty.

cabin air filter though was not as bad as i thought, but still needed a replacement. i will work on the write up over the next few days as i get time and will post it up for everyone to review and smack talk about the dirt in my engine bay.

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Wix also makes one, but it may just be re-badged.
Dan

 

bigcat

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we have decided to use DiMoras write up for our starting point, slightly altering the text. no need to reinvent the wheel when he already posted a great write up.