cabin air filter

[RitzGT]

Heh, wondering what the purpose is for the little flap "door" in that felt behind the glove box. At first, I thought that was the access for the cabin air filter. Nope. You need to get that out through the bottom after flipping the glove box all the way down so you can see what you're doing. Then remove the T20 torx screw to open the plastic access door and THEN pull the old filter out through the bottom. A rather unfriendly design just to change the filter. Seems like about 5 more minutes of forethought and they could have made the access panel a bit easier to reach.

The good news...even though it's a pain in the ass, it still only takes about 5 minutes....maybe 3 if you're a contortionist.

You definitely want to change that puppy at least annually. Mine was BLACK after only 1 year of mostly highway miles on paved roads. Was only $11.66 + shipping for original Motorcraft replacement on rockauto.

Best,

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[Joe 5.0]

Thanks for this info!

 

[tx91_stang]

Good info!

 

[HunterStang]

Heh, wondering what the purpose is for the little flap "door" in that felt behind the glove box. At first, I thought that was the access for the cabin air filter. Nope. You need to get that out through the bottom after flipping the glove box all the way down so you can see what you're doing. Then remove the T20 torx screw to open the plastic access door and THEN pull the old filter out through the bottom. A rather unfriendly design just to change the filter. Seems like about 5 more minutes of forethought and they could have made the access panel a bit easier to reach.

The good news...even though it's a pain in the ass, it still only takes about 5 minutes....maybe 3 if you're a contortionist.

You definitely want to change that puppy at least annually. Mine was BLACK after only 1 year of mostly highway miles on paved roads. Was only $11.66 + shipping for original Motorcraft replacement on rockauto.

Best,

Agreed, my car has 18k on it now and i had for a little over a year. The air coming out of the vents started being pretty smelly recently so i had to change it.

 

[plc268]

Heh, wondering what the purpose is for the little flap "door" in that felt behind the glove box. At first, I thought that was the access for the cabin air filter. Nope. You need to get that out through the bottom after flipping the glove box all the way down so you can see what you're doing. Then remove the T20 torx screw to open the plastic access door and THEN pull the old filter out through the bottom. A rather unfriendly design just to change the filter. Seems like about 5 more minutes of forethought and they could have made the access panel a bit easier to reach.

The good news...even though it's a pain in the ass, it still only takes about 5 minutes....maybe 3 if you're a contortionist.

You definitely want to change that puppy at least annually. Mine was BLACK after only 1 year of mostly highway miles on paved roads. Was only $11.66 + shipping for original Motorcraft replacement on rockauto.

Best,

I haven't done it on the Mustang yet, but it can't be as bad as replacing the cabin air filter on the ford fiesta. THAT was a pain in the ass.

 

[Stangman21]

BTW, your answer to your original question. That little flap is used for your car's manual. So it doesn't take up room in your glove box. Well, that's what I use it for. It makes sense since it fits perfectly in the little spot.

 

[RitzGT]

BTW, your answer to your original question. That little flap is used for your car's manual. So it doesn't take up room in your glove box. Well, that's what I use it for. It makes sense since it fits perfectly in the little spot.

LOL

I know all about the manual compartment. I'm talking about the flap BEHIND the glove compartment. You'll see it if you flip it all the way open. You'll need to pop the little arm out of the hole on the right side and then hold in the two rubber stoppers so that they clear the opening. That will let the door flop all the way open so you can see behind it. Then you'll see the flap in the felt that I am talking about.

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[BluByeU]

Dealership changed mine last Tue for free (extended warranty)...took the mech 5 mins or so. At the time I had a hair over 18k miles and its recommended that the filter be changed every 20k miles.

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