Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair
FILTER-PARTICULATE AIRREMOVAL
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the passenger side cowl grille screen.
NOTE: Complete removal of the windshield washer reservoir is not necessary. Position the reservoir out of the way just enough to allow access to the particulate air filter.
2. Remove the three bolts that secure the windshield washer reservoir to the body and position the washer reservoir out of the way.
3. Remove the particulate air filter (1) from the particulate air filter housing (2) by lifting the filter element up and out of the housing.
4. If required, remove the two bolts (3) that secure the particulate air filter housing to the cowl (4) and remove the housing.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The particulate air filter is labeled with "REAR OF VEHICLE" and an arrow to indicate air flow direction through the filter. Make sure to properly install the particulate air filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace the filter sooner than required by design.
1. If removed, position the particulate air filter housing (2) to the cowl (4) and install the two retaining bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
2. Install the particulate air filter (1) into the particulate air filter housing. Insert the particulate air filter down directly into the filter housing with the arrow on the filter pointing to the rear of the vehicle. The particulate air filter is held in place by friction between the filter element and the filter housing, so no fasteners are required.
3. Position the windshield washer reservoir and install the three retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
4. Install passenger side cowl grille screen.