GM 19130403
Air Filter

The first step to replace a cabin air filter includes removing the air inlet grille panel. Place both hands on the access cover before using the fingers to press the tabs on both edges until the filter access cover can be lifted upward. Apply the filter to its housing before you add the new filter to the same unit. Reinstallation of the filter access cover should be done after the new installation of the replacement filter.

The passenger compartment air filter can capture most of the dust and pollen found in air that gets drawn into the vehicle and also requires regular updating. With the filter removed it might make sense to install a new air filter before operating the climate control system, because without it water or debris might enter the system and the system might begin to leak or produce noise. The position of the filter is below the hood, below windshield Wiper Arm and screen on the top side of the passenger. To remove it, employ the wipers but obtain a straight-up position of the wipers and turn the ignition to on/run, but switch off the engine, and switch the ignition off also to gain access to the leaf screen. You should open the hood, pull out the three screws that hold the screen, and then pull the screen up while sliding it toward the center of the vehicle. Remove the two tabs on either side of the filter cover, lift this cover straight up, take out the old filter, and replace it with a new one. Finally, take the steps to reinstall the cover but in reverse order.

Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles require users to start the cabin air filter replacement by removing the air inlet grille access panel. Each side of the access cover maintains two release tabs during which time you should use both hands to lift the filter access cover off. The second step requires you to remove the filter which is part of the filter housing. To install the new filter position it inside the filter housing next you must reinstall the filter access cover before placing the air inlet grille access panel back.

The first step to replace a Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle cabin air filter includes removing the access panel for the air inlet grille. Use two hands to release the tabs that are present on both sides of the access cover. After lifting it up, remove the filter access cover . Remove the filter from the housing unit. Install the new filter by placing it into the filter housing followed by reattaching the filter access cover after which you should put back the air inlet grille access panel.

Your vehicle comes with a passenger compartment air filter system which exists in standard dust filter type along with the additional dust/odor filter type that combines trap pollen and odors using charcoal elements. Regular replacement of the filter ensures your climate control system avoids water damage and small particle damage. The process to reach the passenger compartment air filter begins with pulling the rubber hood seal away from the leaf screen vent cover edge and continuing with the removal of three fasteners that secure the filter access cover before sliding off the cover. To remove the plastic water deflector start by releasing its retention tab through outboard edge lifting before using inboard edge lifting to activate the second retention tab and sliding the deflector inside the vehicle for elimination. Pull the filter to view the top edge and slide it out of the compartment by lifting it from the front while moving upward. Replace the new air filter in position while verifying the arrow on the filter must point towards the passenger section. To complete the installation replace the water deflector, filter cover and hood seal in the order opposite to removal.

Remove the filter from the filter housing.

Remove the air inlet grille panel.

Remove the air inlet grille panel.

For installation, start by placing the passenger air filter housing back in position and pressing it until all clips engage with the sheet metal, ensuring a good seal.

Place the new filter into the filter housing.

For installation, start by placing the passenger air filter housing back in position and pressing it until all clips engage with the sheet metal, ensuring a good seal.

Use two hands to release the tabs on each side of the access cover, then lift up and remove the filter access cover.

Remove the filter from the filter housing.

Begin by removing the air inlet grille panel.

Install the new filter into the filter housing.