Cabin Air Filter
Shop Cost
~$60
DIY Parts
~$18
You Save
~$42
Tools needed (one-time, if you don't own them)~$5
Tools Required (1)
Small screwdriver
Parts & Consumables
Cabin air filter
Pro Tip Usually behind the glove box.
🚗 Vehicle-Specific Notes
Honda
Behind glove box. No tools needed. Squeeze sides to lower box. Filter slides out.
Toyota
Behind glove box. Remove 2 clips and lower. Slides right out.
BMW
Under hood, passenger side cowl area. Remove microfilter cover. Has 2 filters side by side.
Extra tools: T20 Torx
Subaru
Behind glove box. Remove two clips. Some models have a small tab that's easy to miss.
Ford
F-150: passenger footwell. Remove kick panel and 3 screws. Tight space.
Chevrolet
Behind glove box on most. Silverado: behind glove box, remove 4 screws.
Volkswagen
Under windshield cowl. Remove wipers and cowl panel. More involved than most.
❓ Common Questions
What tools do I need for a cabin air filter?
You need 1 tools: Small screwdriver. Parts required: Cabin air filter.
How much does a cabin air filter cost DIY vs shop?
A shop charges approximately $60. Doing it yourself costs about $18 in parts, saving you $42.
How hard is a cabin air filter to do yourself?
Rated Beginner (1/5 difficulty). Typically takes 10 min. Usually behind the glove box.
How often should you do a cabin air filter?
Recommended Every 15-25K mi (approximately every 20,000 miles).
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