DIY - IS 350 Cabin Filter change
01-10-12, 07:01 AM
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01-10-12, 03:10 PM
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It means that you have to put the climate control system into re-circulate (as opposed to fresh air mode) before replacing the filter
Because if you don't you won't be able to gain access to the filter. If you attempt to force the flap open anyway, you'll break the servo motor and/or linkage, necessitating a time consuming and expensive repair.
Because if you don't you won't be able to gain access to the filter. If you attempt to force the flap open anyway, you'll break the servo motor and/or linkage, necessitating a time consuming and expensive repair.
01-11-12, 02:02 AM
#108
If anyone is looking for a good replacement filter, i still recommend this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
Ordering my 2nd one now
Not sure its that easy. Haven't seen anyone repair it yet, but from what someone said on CL once, if you break it your talking about removing the dash to get back there and make the repair.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
Ordering my 2nd one now
Not sure its that easy. Haven't seen anyone repair it yet, but from what someone said on CL once, if you break it your talking about removing the dash to get back there and make the repair.
01-11-12, 07:20 AM
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I took things apart last night, and after removing the passenger knee air bag/glove box I was able to get access to the broken part. I glued it back on with plastic epoxy, but I am not sure if the plastic is PP in which case the glue wont bond. It does look like I may be able to put a screw through the broken piece and repair that way.
01-11-12, 07:29 AM
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If anyone is looking for a good replacement filter, i still recommend this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
Ordering my 2nd one now
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
Ordering my 2nd one now
01-11-12, 11:53 AM
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I had heard that you should check every 15k and change every 30k for both the Air Filter and the Cabin Air Filter. I changed both Filters last in mid-2010 a little over 25k miles. I am now a bit over 53k miles and looking to deal with them again soon. However, I have the Blitz Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter installed and I think I can just wash and replace at least once. I think I'm supposed to do it on a sunny day and leave the filter in the sun. I'm trying to find a clear answer on this.
01-11-12, 03:26 PM
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I bought it on ebay. $19 shipped. use to go for $15 but they bumped the price before I could get in on it.
I dont know if it has arrows as I have never used the product before. I ordered it to test it out, heard some good things about it from previous threads.
I dont know if it has arrows as I have never used the product before. I ordered it to test it out, heard some good things about it from previous threads.