[sav03cobra]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

yes the cabin filter

I honestly can't recall if it was a dry filter or not. I think they have a the cleaning kits for the Cabin Filters....but not sure if oiled.

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Just replaced mine at 22,000 and it wasn't too dirty. Also, I have to say the install was a lot easier than some of you made it out to be. I was able to just compress each side of the glovebox and it popped right out.

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Originally Posted by dpevans

People are making this harder then it has to be. Empty glove box, on the right side slide clip forward to unhook, use a wonder bar (one inch wide pry bar) and place directly in middle of the left edge of box and put just enough pressure to visibly see the one inch wide "block" clear the lip that holds it in place, keep just enough pressure to keep from falling back in place and do the same on the right side. Once you clear the lip on the right side the box will swing down. There are two clips on the bottom of the filter cover that hold it in place, unclip and pull out cover, change filter and reverse. It took longer to empty the glove box then to change the filter.

Exactly. Did mine in about 2 minutes.

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

Anyone know if the K&N is a dry filter or does it have oil in it?

It’s not oiled in the way that their engine air filters are oiled.

It’s cleaned with a bottle of their cleaner and then sprayed with what they call “refresher” which is like a concentrated Lysol spray. K&N seems to make a point for their cabin air filters to avoid labeling them as “oiled”.


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[Aragorn]

Resurrecting this one.
As others have mentioned, big screwdrivers or crowbars go a long way (no pun intended)and definitely tie a string to the cord. Also with the filter out, it’s a great time to spray sanitizer in the vents by the base of the hood to really get rid of odors.

[HighIron]

I just accomplished my first cabin filter R&R and thought I'd share some observations:

As to the "considerable force" needed to disengage the plastic dowels/pegs, that all depends. Using a straight tool like a screwdriver, even a big one, really lessens the mechanical advantage. A pry bar with a small curve allows you to put the force right where you need it...adjacent to the dowel. In this way, not a whole lot of force required. You can also use the box end of a large-ish ( 7/8'' to 1" ) combo wrench, as the box end is angled upward. Trying to use a flat screwdriver means applying lots of force along the whole side of the glove box: I could see where some would be concerned they'll break the thing. I know I was.

Attaching "pull" wire or whatever to the lanyard was a GREAT idea. Thanks.

Did the whole thing in 10 or 12 minutes. I can shave that down to 5 or so next time.

[Ventura 1LE]

Just did mine as well. No issue and yeah it takes some effort to overcome the dowels.
I snapped my little bungee string, I had it attached and moved out of the way but when I went to pull it back down I pulled it down to far and snapped. Oh well its a glove box.. I looked at the replacing it but that thing is far up there. Not worth the hassle.. Sucks.. but oh well...

[craigss50]

Originally Posted by enzia35

Yeah what a nightmare to replace. Once you get one side sort of free, you need to pry even harder on the other side to get that one free. Filter was nasty, got AC Delco CF1184C to replace it, carbon impregnated filter to absorb bad odors.

I went to order this filter from Amazon and it says "Does Not Fit You Vehicle" but Ebay says it does but Ebay is $10.00 more?

[Calbob]

This might be dumb. Was there a switch or process to tell the car PCM that the filter is changed. Allegedly, Onstar called my Chevy dealer to say the filter was due (mileage I am sure). I want to make sure Onstar STFU about the filter once done.

[JCunningham]

found mine filled with a mouse nest.

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by Calbob

This might be dumb. Was there a switch or process to tell the car PCM that the filter is changed. Allegedly, Onstar called my Chevy dealer to say the filter was due (mileage I am sure). I want to make sure Onstar STFU about the filter once done.

no there just recommending it because of mileage or time. they have no idea if it really needs to be or if its been changed.

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by craigss50

I went to order this filter from Amazon and it says "Does Not Fit You Vehicle" but Ebay says it does but Ebay is $10.00 more?

this is the 1 that fits our cars CF184 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the cf1184c is 2.00 x 12.00 x 11.00 inches the cf184 is 10.00 x 10.00 x 1.30 inches. I put the CF184 in and it seamed to be the same size. i didnt think to measure them.

[atx_traveler]

just took me nearly an hour to do. never had such a hard time in any other car, but i'm glad it's done. car has 22,000 miles, and the filter was filthy.

[Ventmaster]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

this is the 1 that fits our cars CF184 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the cf1184c is 2.00 x 12.00 x 11.00 inches the cf184 is 10.00 x 10.00 x 1.30 inches. I put the CF184 in and it seamed to be the same size. i didnt think to measure them.

Thanks for the part# dog! I ordered a filter that was supposed to fit from
one of our vendors and got a cabin filter for a Dodge Ram!?
BTW- you're right you should've got a ZL1. All the work you've done reminds of all the effort I put in my 2010 RS (including S/C'ing). But it was alot of fun though, huh?