Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair

Particulate air filter removal

Special Tool:

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.

NOTE: Illustrations shown with the HVAC housing and air inlet housing removed for clarity.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the passenger side silencer panel.

3. Remove the screw (2) that secures the passenger side console closeout cover (1).

4. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the console closeout cover rear retaining clips.






5. Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage the front retaining tab and remove the cover.






6. Remove the two screws (1 and 3) that secure the particulate air filter cover (2) to the right side of the HVAC housing (4) and remove the cover.






7. Remove the particulate air filter (1) from the right side of the HVAC housing (3) by pulling the filter element straight out of the housing. Make note of the air flow direction (2).

Particulate air filter installation

NOTE: The particulate air filter is labeled with 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.

NOTE: Illustrations shown with the HVAC housing and air inlet housing removed for clarity.






1. Install the particulate air filter (1) into the right side of the HVAC housing (3). Make note of the air flow direction (2).

2. Install the particulate air filter cover (2) onto the right side of the HVAC housing (4).






3. Install the two screws (1 and 3) that secure cover to the housing. Tighten the screws to 0.8 Nm (7 inch lbs).

4. Position the passenger side console closeout cover (1) and engage the front retaining tab.






5. Carefully engage the console closeout cover rear retaining clips and install the screw (2). Tighten the screw securely.

6. Install the passenger side silencer panel.

7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.