Replacing cabin air filter

[06silver3]

I picked one up at my local parts supplier this morning. It cost me $21.

[Cab0oze]

Think im going to have to do this before it gets too cold. Subbed!

[06silver3]

I replaced mine this afternoon in about 30 minutes. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, and it was definetely needed.

[Default User]

Even if your car didn't come with one you can add it.

Is it just an empty slot then? Or do I need to "retrofit" it?

[Hoodzy]

Just replaced the cabin air filter in my car.. Holy crap that was not fun. Took about an hour and 3 minor cuts

[Noisy Crow]

Is it just an empty slot then? Or do I need to "retrofit" it?

Yup, just an empty slot.

BTW, summary of what is needed to get at it: Remove glovebox (not 100% necessary, but easy to do and makes the rest much easier!). Remove / unmount PJB from its bracket. I think you can get away without actually unplugging anything. Remove PJB bracket. Disconnect a couple of connectors. Pull out four irritatingly located screws that hold the filter cover in place. Remove filter cover, pull out old filter half #!, and when half #2 drops down, pull it out too. Installation is the reverse, except with more swearing in order to keep filter half #2 in place while sliding half #1 under it. And some more swearing for the screws. BTW, I used an impact wrench to get the PJB bracket bolts out...........

[Default User]

Thanks Crow.
Where have you been?

[Noisy Crow]

Thanks Crow.
Where have you been?

Work. Bathroom reno. Etc. But I'm still around!

[JaYson]

Heads up!

FRAM is having a promotion for its Cabin air filters with a $3.00 Mail-in Rebate with purchase of one filter
http://ca.fram.com/enca/products/reb...ffers/?pid=233

[greaves82]

Does anyone know if my 09 sport gt would have a cabin air filter? Ive had it since new and havent replaced it yet (if it does have one)

[cwp_sedan]

Does anyone know if my 09 sport gt would have a cabin air filter? Ive had it since new and havent replaced it yet (if it does have one)

Yes it does.

[aris]

Does anyone know if my 09 sport gt would have a cabin air filter? Ive had it since new and havent replaced it yet (if it does have one)

Yes it does.. I think 08 and up comes starndard with them and the older cars has the slot their for the filter but no filter in

Canadian tire has the cabin filter for $25+ tax ....dealer wants $39+ tax

Here is the part number for the filter at canadian tire CF10218 (fram is the brand)

[greaves82]

Ok thanks for the reply and the information cwp_sedan and aris

[Cab0oze]

Heads up!

FRAM is having a promotion for its Cabin air filters with a $3.00 Mail-in Rebate with purchase of one filter
http://ca.fram.com/enca/products/reb...ffers/?pid=233

Any idea where to buy that...?

-edit-
AHA!
http://www.amazon.com/CF10218-Fresh-...9231141&sr=8-1
23 bucks before rebate from amazon. Ignore the bad reviews, it was n00bs buying them for their 2010+s, which do not take that filter.
Going to do a bit more research tomorrow, then if i cant find a better deal i'll buy that. Thanks!

[aris]

Any idea where to buy that...?

-edit-
AHA!
http://www.amazon.com/CF10218-Fresh-...9231141&sr=8-1
23 bucks before rebate from amazon. Ignore the bad reviews, it was n00bs buying them for their 2010+s, which do not take that filter.
Going to do a bit more research tomorrow, then if i cant find a better deal i'll buy that. Thanks!

FYI Canadian tire sells it for $25+tax which equals $29 something... Canadian tire is cheaper the amazons ...

[JaYson]

Any idea where to buy that...?

-edit-
AHA!
http://www.amazon.com/CF10218-Fresh-...9231141&sr=8-1
23 bucks before rebate from amazon. Ignore the bad reviews, it was n00bs buying them for their 2010+s, which do not take that filter.
Going to do a bit more research tomorrow, then if i cant find a better deal i'll buy that. Thanks!

Canadian tire - $25+tax (minus $3.00 mail in rebate)

[Cab0oze]

Canadian tire - $25+tax (minus $3.00 mail in rebate)

I've never even seen cabin air filters there... but alrite thanks, i'll head there today and check it out

[aris]

I've never even seen cabin air filters there... but alrite thanks, i'll head there today and check it out

Go to parts desk

[yearoftherat]

Thx for the part number!

[aris]

Thx for the part number!

no problem

[Cab0oze]

no problem

Thanks dude, after waiting 20 minutes for the incredibly slow people at the parts desk, i finally got it

[aris]

Thanks dude, after waiting 20 minutes for the incredibly slow people at the parts desk, i finally got it

Lol

[Souls]

hmmmm I'm thinking I'm going to do this after my tranny flush

[greaves82]

Changed mine earlier this afternoon......and couldn't Mazda have put it in a more easier/convenient location instead of having to take almost everything out

[JaYson]

how long did it take you to do it? (was it your first time?)

Changed mine earlier this afternoon......and couldn't Mazda have put it in a more easier/convenient location instead of having to take almost everything out