Cabin Air Filter
#252
I've seen some really stupid design work but this cabin filter gets my award for double stupid! This should be a 1 or 2 minute job to change a cabin air filter. My vette takes about 30 seconds because the access door is under the hood and easy to get to. Obviously there's a lot less room on a C6 vette then a Ford F150 but the design is good so it's fast to change unlike my 2017 F150.
I often wonder if these stupid designs are on purpose as it attempts to force owners to get it changed by your Ford dealer for $$$$$
No it's not a huge deal but the cabin filter should only take a couple of minutes to change IMO..............
Thanks for the video as it makes it clear how to get this done!
I often wonder if these stupid designs are on purpose as it attempts to force owners to get it changed by your Ford dealer for $$$$$
No it's not a huge deal but the cabin filter should only take a couple of minutes to change IMO..............
Thanks for the video as it makes it clear how to get this done!
I also don't think its designed to make money for the dealerships because they HATE to do them. I was talking to a tech at my local dealership and they try to advise people not to because it takes too long for what they charge.
#254
Senior Member
I've seen some really stupid design work but this cabin filter gets my award for double stupid! This should be a 1 or 2 minute job to change a cabin air filter. My vette takes about 30 seconds because the access door is under the hood and easy to get to. Obviously there's a lot less room on a C6 vette then a Ford F150 but the design is good so it's fast to change unlike my 2017 F150.
I often wonder if these stupid designs are on purpose as it attempts to force owners to get it changed by your Ford dealer for $$$$$
No it's not a huge deal but the cabin filter should only take a couple of minutes to change IMO..............
Thanks for the video as it makes it clear how to get this done!
I often wonder if these stupid designs are on purpose as it attempts to force owners to get it changed by your Ford dealer for $$$$$
No it's not a huge deal but the cabin filter should only take a couple of minutes to change IMO..............
Thanks for the video as it makes it clear how to get this done!
#257
Senior Member
For all F150 from 2018 through 2015.
I haven't taken my glove box door down to see if it looks any easier to access, however, I've seen the dash on other 16's, 17's, and the 18 doesn't look much different (from the outside), so I'm not holding my breath...
#258
10mins max... just did it for the first time on my year old 2016 Platinum, using the directions in this thread. Glad I did, it was quite dirty after just 12 months of use.
1. Open glove box, remove damper, squeeze rubber stops and open box all the way.
2. Remove rubber shelf above glove box by pulling up and out.
3. Remove wood trim using two plastic trim removal tools, slipping up behind it and poping it off.
4. Remove upper glove box and swing it to side, leaving lamp connected. 2 screws using 7mm socket.
5. Open air filter housing, remove old.
6. Struggle to put new one in, make sure the sides are ones up and you clear the vent doors at the back of the housing.
7. Put it all back together.
1. Open glove box, remove damper, squeeze rubber stops and open box all the way.
2. Remove rubber shelf above glove box by pulling up and out.
3. Remove wood trim using two plastic trim removal tools, slipping up behind it and poping it off.
4. Remove upper glove box and swing it to side, leaving lamp connected. 2 screws using 7mm socket.
5. Open air filter housing, remove old.
6. Struggle to put new one in, make sure the sides are ones up and you clear the vent doors at the back of the housing.
7. Put it all back together.
#259
I replaced mine yesterday and it took me 15 minutes. That time includes pulling my truck into the garage and finding the right socket. Also, I took my time taking the dash apart, glove box, etc. Make sure you put the filter in correctly, it should be flat against the bottom of the housing with the arrow pointing down (airflow).
#260
Senior Member
Also, looking closely at the filter, I'm not sure that I can see any differences between the front and back sides making me wonder if it even makes a difference?