Cabin Air Filter replacement (with pics)

*TacoBill* · 11/25/08, 7:25 PM

This install was performed on Leo's 2006 GT.

I believe the manual calls for this filter to be replaced at 30k miles.

Cost of this filter can range from $10-20 depending where you purchase it from.

Install time for this filter replacement will be around 5 minutes.

New filter

General location of filter, behind battery.

Turn key to 'ON' position and cycle windshield wipers to the up position and turn key off.

If you have aftermarket hood struts, you may need to disconnect the lower strut mount.

Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, carefully unscrew the plastic screw pin. Once unscrewed, pull up on the retaining pin. 2 places.

Carefully lift up the cover to expose the cabin air filter.

Pull the filter out noting the orientation.

Comparison of the new filter vs old (~20k miles).

After transferring the black frame from the old filter to the new filter, re-install in reverse order.

Make sure the cover is positioned back into the original location. The cover seal should sit flush up against the windshield.

Re-install screw push pins and (if removed) hood strut.

Installation complete. Enjoy your new fresh cabin air!

*2k7gtcs* · 11/25/08, 7:29 PM

Ew. That was dirty. I wonder what mine looks like.

jacostang · 11/25/08, 7:40 PM

Awesome, how many miles were on that one???

GrnT · 11/25/08, 7:41 PM

Great write up.

I wonder if another kind of filter can be used Vs the stock filter. I use a Filtrete hammock filter for our furnace. I always cut the extra filter material off with a scissors. I wonder if the extra could be used. It looks like there would be plenty left to use.
Just thinking out of the box.

*GottaHaveIt* · 11/25/08, 7:59 PM

When I had my 05 Gt the retards told me I didn't have one oh really so I walked up to the parts counter bought one and walked outside if front of all of them changed it and brought the dirty one inside and asked if they'd please dispose of it ! This write up will just impower the more of us to get er done ! thank-you guys !

*GottaHaveIt* · 11/25/08, 8:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrnT

Great write up.

I wonder if another kind of filter can be used Vs the stock filter. I use a Filtrete hammock filter for our furnace. I always cut the extra filter material off with a scissors. I wonder if the extra could be used. It looks like there would be plenty left to use.
Just thinking out of the box.

Why not you'd need to fit it into the outter housing and why not ! next time I do my next one I'll try that !

LEO_06GT · 11/25/08, 8:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacostang

Awesome, how many miles were on that one???

The filter had been on for 30k miles.

Rapture · 11/25/08, 8:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GottaHaveIt

When I had my 05 Gt the retards told me I didn't have one oh really so I walked up to the parts counter bought one and walked outside if front of all of them changed it and brought the dirty one inside and asked if they'd please dispose of it ! This write up will just impower the more of us to get er done ! thank-you guys !

LOL My dealer told me the 07s didn't have them too! I can't wait to show them the pictures

Thanks Bill.

jacostang · 11/25/08, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEO_06GT

The filter had been on for 30k miles.

Thanks! I have 22,000 and think I'll change it out. Auto Zone has the Bosch replacement filter for $18.99

ShowGT · 11/25/08, 11:49 PM

Nice write up, I done mine @ 25,000 miles.

JonCo · 11/26/08, 10:29 AM

after seeing this I'll be purchasing my replacement and doing this over the weekend. lol

MustangBrother · 11/26/08, 10:40 AM

Very nice write up! There isn't any differences to this in a V6 are there?

Boltzman · 11/26/08, 2:38 PM

all these years and I never even knew where it was

Thanks guys. Awesome writeup

sound wave · 11/27/08, 3:10 PM

excellent how-to as always. i heard it was a hard job but that looks really easy. thanks for the post. i am only at about 5500 miles though, so at this rate, i guess i will need to change mine out in about 10 more years. lol.

is there a "30,000 mile or 'x' years, which ever comes first" kind of deal? or is it strictly by mileage? thanks.

Mach · 12/1/08, 6:57 AM

While you have the filter out, it is a good idea to clean out all the debris (if there is any) at the lower grommet so any moisture will drain away. Should this get clogged (mine did) it will fill to the point that the water will pour through the air vent (that is covered with the filter) and pour into the passenger footwell. After this happened the first time, I changed the old filter (it was wet) and installed the new one.

Error404 · 12/2/08, 3:54 PM

heh, I bet I'm ready to do this, after going to El Mirage dry lake bed like 10 times now, I bet that filter is filthy!

Thanks for the reminder Bill!

*2k7gtcs* · 12/2/08, 4:14 PM

I need to do this on my F150.

2k5GTC · 12/6/08, 9:44 AM

After 24,000 miles, my '05s cabin air filter is as clean as the day they delivered my baby. I always use the recirculate function for days when I can't put the top down for both heat and A/C, and no vent air at all when the top is down. So, I guess the next owner (after I die that is!) can change it if they want.

metroplex · 12/9/08, 7:16 AM

FYI, some filters have a black charcoal insert so it looks "dirty" when it is brand new.

Mark S. · 12/15/08, 4:26 PM

In most cases you will have to pull up on the cowling (i.e. there are some push pins attached to the cowling which will have to be released) in order to give yourself additional room in getting the filter out. As posted here, be sure to have the windshield wipers in the twelve o 'clock position or you will find out that the cowling inner edge will rub against the wiper arm and cause some minor damage to it if you're not careful. For me, it's not the easiest task. In any event I had 6K miles on it and the filter could have easily gone another 15K (I use the heat and a/c all the time)...so I think 20K intervals would be fine with me...again it depends on often you use your HVAC system and whether you drive in sand storms or not.

11/25/08, 7:25 PM	#1
TacoBill THE 'How-To' Guy Bill Join Date: September 23, 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Car: 06 Mustang GT Posts: 9,403 Images: 6	Cabin Air Filter replacement (with pics) This install was performed on Leo's 2006 GT. I believe the manual calls for this filter to be replaced at 30k miles. Cost of this filter can range from $10-20 depending where you purchase it from. Install time for this filter replacement will be around 5 minutes. New filter General location of filter, behind battery. Turn key to 'ON' position and cycle windshield wipers to the up position and turn key off. If you have aftermarket hood struts, you may need to disconnect the lower strut mount. Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, carefully unscrew the plastic screw pin. Once unscrewed, pull up on the retaining pin. 2 places. Carefully lift up the cover to expose the cabin air filter. Pull the filter out noting the orientation. Comparison of the new filter vs old (~20k miles). After transferring the black frame from the old filter to the new filter, re-install in reverse order. Make sure the cover is positioned back into the original location. The cover seal should sit flush up against the windshield. Re-install screw push pins and (if removed) hood strut. Installation complete. Enjoy your new fresh cabin air! __________________ 2006 Mustang GT

11/25/08, 7:40 PM	#3
jacostang Cobra R Member Dave Join Date: January 27, 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Car: 06 LL GT Posts: 1,750 Images: 13	Awesome, how many miles were on that one??? __________________ Transplanted Pittsburgh Boy In The Desert Sun!!! "Life's Tough..Even tougher when your stupid".. John Wayne 79 Indy Pace car (Project 1)86 Lx Coupe 87 Gt Vert White(orig Owner)89Gt Black HB Modded, 92 SSP Mustang 2006 Legend Lime Gt Coupe AKA Cal Special!! 2009 SRT 8 Challenger

11/25/08, 7:41 PM	#4
GrnT Shelby GT500 Member Mark Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Mustang GT Vert Posts: 2,689	Great write up. I wonder if another kind of filter can be used Vs the stock filter. I use a Filtrete hammock filter for our furnace. I always cut the extra filter material off with a scissors. I wonder if the extra could be used. It looks like there would be plenty left to use. Just thinking out of the box. __________________ The Gary's Seal of Approval. The StangMahn seal of Approval. Last edited by GrnT; 11/25/08 at 7:42 PM.

11/26/08, 10:29 AM	#11
JonCo Shelby GT350 Member Jonathan Join Date: April 9, 2007 Location: Ellenton, FL Car: 2005 Mustang GT Posts: 2,463	after seeing this I'll be purchasing my replacement and doing this over the weekend. lol __________________ 2005 Mustang GT Redfire Vortech Supercharged: 423rwhp / 420rwtq ========================================== Performance: Vortech H.O., MAC L/T, O/R Prochamber, GTA ------- Mufflers, Brembo Brakes, SS Brake Lines, D-Specs Shock/Strut, ------------- Steeda Ultralite Springs, MGW Short Shifter, GMS Dual Strut Bar--------- Planned: BMR Suspension makeover, Raptor Shift light------------------- ==========================================

11/26/08, 10:40 AM	#12
MustangBrother V6 Member Mark Join Date: July 18, 2008 Location: Red Lion, Pa Car: 08 V6 Mustang Posts: 57	Very nice write up! There isn't any differences to this in a V6 are there? __________________ Member of the Bad Pony Club

11/25/08, 7:29 PM	#2
2k7gtcs I Point Out The Obvious Gary Join Date: October 9, 2007 Posts: 10,253 Images: 8	Ew. That was dirty. I wonder what mine looks like.

11/25/08, 7:59 PM	#5
GottaHaveIt Team Mustang Source Ed Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: British, Columbia Car: 2007 GT/CS Posts: 8,647 Images: 45	When I had my 05 Gt the retards told me I didn't have one oh really so I walked up to the parts counter bought one and walked outside if front of all of them changed it and brought the dirty one inside and asked if they'd please dispose of it ! This write up will just impower the more of us to get er done ! thank-you guys !

11/25/08, 11:49 PM	#10
ShowGT Shelby GT350 Member Brandon Join Date: April 25, 2007 Location: Cowtown Car: 06LNOR Posts: 2,470 Images: 7	Nice write up, I done mine @ 25,000 miles.

11/26/08, 2:38 PM	#13
Boltzman GTR Member Chuck Join Date: April 20, 2005 Location: Tampa,FL Car: 06 Mustang GT Tungsten Vert Posts: 4,700	all these years and I never even knew where it was Thanks guys. Awesome writeup __________________ PERFORMANCE:JLT2 CAI W/ SCT2 Brenspeed Tunes 87,89,93 Tons of exterior and interior mods

11/27/08, 3:10 PM	#14
sound wave Mach 1 Member Gary Join Date: October 20, 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Car: 2007 GT Turbo Posts: 706	excellent how-to as always. i heard it was a hard job but that looks really easy. thanks for the post. i am only at about 5500 miles though, so at this rate, i guess i will need to change mine out in about 10 more years. lol. is there a "30,000 mile or 'x' years, which ever comes first" kind of deal? or is it strictly by mileage? thanks. __________________ 2007 Alloy Gray GT Premium \| Auto \| IUP \| Premier Trim \| Spoiler delete \| (Ordered: 7-29-06 -- Delivered: 10-5-06) Boom Tube Exhaust \| Steeda Pro Action Shocks and Struts, Steel Strut Brace \| Steeda Ultra-lite Springs \| Steeda HD Upper Strut Mount\| Coast Driveline aluminum driveshaft \| 255 45 18 fronts and 285 40 18 rears BFG G-Force KDW 2 \| BMR adj panhard bar & rod support \| CT-R gunmetal 18x9 fronts 18x10 rears \| TCI ratchet shifter \| SilverHorse Racing stuff \| other misc bling \| Autometer Sport Comp gauges \| dual Ford GT Supercar fuel pumps \| oh, and a Hellion Turbo :)

12/1/08, 6:57 AM	#15
Mach Mach 1 Member John Join Date: November 30, 2006 Location: Columbia, Missouri Car: '06 GT Coupe Tribute Posts: 559 Images: 6	One More thing.... While you have the filter out, it is a good idea to clean out all the debris (if there is any) at the lower grommet so any moisture will drain away. Should this get clogged (mine did) it will fill to the point that the water will pour through the air vent (that is covered with the filter) and pour into the passenger footwell. After this happened the first time, I changed the old filter (it was wet) and installed the new one. __________________ Retro "Mach 1" Tribute - 2006 Yellow GT Coupe: Mods: Painted Blackout Hood w/ pinstripe; Silverhorse Honeycomb Panel, Sequentials, Rear Billet Medallion; Cervini "B2" Pedestal Wing; Vintage Emblems, 69-73 script logo on front quarters / dash, 65-72 Letter set on trunk; "Mach 1" rocker stripe; MGW billet Stereo Knob and "Mach 1" Power Outlet Plug; Tint /35% drivers,pass/5% (Limo) sides and rear window; MAC Axle-back Exhaust; CDC Hood Struts, Billet Shifter covers, bullet locks, temp knobs; C&L Racer CAI and Bamachips Tune, Midwest Auto Gear Radiator cover extensons, shock tower covers,mirror covers, 275/40/18, Chrome DD Bullitts 18x9; G2 Caliper Paint; Aluminum Louvers; Ultimate Pedals and other stuff... Future Mods: Kenne Bell or Whipple S/C, GT/CS Ford front fascia.

12/2/08, 3:54 PM	#16
Error404 Mach 1 Member Daniel Join Date: December 3, 2005 Location: Culver City Car: whippled 06 GT Posts: 867	heh, I bet I'm ready to do this, after going to El Mirage dry lake bed like 10 times now, I bet that filter is filthy! Thanks for the reminder Bill! __________________ Daniel Buck CG VFX artist and photographer www.DanielBuck.net - CG portfolio www.404photography.net - photography www.BuckShotsBlog.com - blog

12/2/08, 4:14 PM	#17
2k7gtcs I Point Out The Obvious Gary Join Date: October 9, 2007 Posts: 10,253 Images: 8	I need to do this on my F150.

12/6/08, 9:44 AM	#18
2k5GTC Mach 1 Member Steve Join Date: April 2, 2005 Location: Burkburnett, TX Car: '05 Mustang GT Convertible, '02 Explorer Sport Trac, '10 Fusion Hybrid Posts: 736	After 24,000 miles, my '05s cabin air filter is as clean as the day they delivered my baby. I always use the recirculate function for days when I can't put the top down for both heat and A/C, and no vent air at all when the top is down. So, I guess the next owner (after I die that is!) can change it if they want. __________________ '05 Redfire Premium GT Vert, IUP, Auto, Alarm, Tan Leather and Top, Seat Airbags, Spoiler Delete Pioneer F-700BT Nav w/XM, Bluetooth, FR 18" Polished Fanblades, SHR HoneyComb Taillight Panel, NR White Faced Gauges, MAG Painted Mirror Inserts, FlowMaster AT A-backs, and Gentex Auto Dim/Comp/Temp Mirror. Webelectric Products: Seq. Turn Signals, Daytime Running Lights, Auto Up/Down Rear Windows, One-Touch Turn Signals, Pony Corral Insert, and One-Touch Top.

12/9/08, 7:16 AM	#19
metroplex Super Boss Lawman Member C Join Date: October 2, 2006 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 4,340	FYI, some filters have a black charcoal insert so it looks "dirty" when it is brand new. __________________ '09 Cobalt SS/TC (Victory Red coupe) '07 Mustang GT w/ TR-3650 (Vista Blue coupe) '00 Crown Vic (Deep Wedgewood Blue whale)

12/15/08, 4:26 PM	#20
Mark S. Bullitt Member Join Date: July 20, 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Car: 2006 Mustang GT Posts: 413	In most cases you will have to pull up on the cowling (i.e. there are some push pins attached to the cowling which will have to be released) in order to give yourself additional room in getting the filter out. As posted here, be sure to have the windshield wipers in the twelve o 'clock position or you will find out that the cowling inner edge will rub against the wiper arm and cause some minor damage to it if you're not careful. For me, it's not the easiest task. In any event I had 6K miles on it and the filter could have easily gone another 15K (I use the heat and a/c all the time)...so I think 20K intervals would be fine with me...again it depends on often you use your HVAC system and whether you drive in sand storms or not. __________________ *2006 Mustang GT Premium Coupe* - Windveil Blue Metallic- Light Graphite Leather - 5 Speed Auto, IUP, Shaker 500 Current Stable: 2001 Corvette, 2002 Maxima, and 2001 Blazer**

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