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cabin air filter
thanks guys for all the suggestions, just did a small DIY, cleaned the cabin air filter and went to AutoParts to buy a new one, was out of stock priced at 23$, went to walmart and found that they only sell engine air filter, any suggestion buys (23 seems expensive compared to 10$ for a engine air filter).
BTW my vehicle is preowned, today morning I removed the glovebox to pull the air filter and found that the pushrod which the manual says must be unscrewed from the glove box was freely hanging to the screw(i mean it was not attached at the other end and felt that there was something wrong with it)
any suggestions on this observation
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08-12-2007, 03:57 PM
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picture would help us to help you.
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08-12-2007, 05:41 PM
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suddenly my camera has gone blank on the lcd, will try to post one taken with a camcorder camera, but just to give an idea on the other end of this rod i can see the green colored end. thx
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08-14-2007, 02:38 PM
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picture would help us to help you.
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please see attached pic with the blue circle I am talking about that arm not connected on the other end
i am having difficulty uploading the pic
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08-14-2007, 05:25 PM
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The rod should have 2 holes in it, the one towards the middle of the rod should be hooked onto the dash panel to the right of the glovebox. Just unscrew the rod from the glovebox, pull the glovebox down (to disconnect the latch where you circled the red areas) and you'll see a small protrusion where the hole on the rod should go.
It's not a big deal, mine is pretty flimsy and comes undone everytime I take off the glovebox.
As for air filters, my dealer sells them for about $18 and oftentimes you can find them on eBay for about $13. Many people have made their own using the filters for home air conditioners.
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08-15-2007, 02:04 AM
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actually unscrew (BLUE CIRCLE) it first, theres only one push rod, then the two tabs holding the glove box, push them inwards, that should drop your glove box down to access your ac cabin filter.
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08-15-2007, 06:38 AM
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It's been said above already, but here's the diagram from the 2006 Owners Manual.
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08-15-2007, 03:42 PM
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Quote:
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The rod should have 2 holes in it, the one towards the middle of the rod should be hooked onto the dash panel to the right of the glovebox. Just unscrew the rod from the glovebox, pull the glovebox down (to disconnect the latch where you circled the red areas) and you'll see a small protrusion where the hole on the rod should go.
It's not a big deal, mine is pretty flimsy and comes undone everytime I take off the glovebox.
As for air filters, my dealer sells them for about $18 and oftentimes you can find them on eBay for about $13. Many people have made their own using the filters for home air conditioners.
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BTW what is the function of that arm on the right side of the glove box (circled in blue)
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08-15-2007, 08:16 PM
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BTW what is the function of that arm on the right side of the glove box (circled in blue)
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well i guess after fixing the rod i felt the glovebox now opens smoothly rather than opening with a jerk.
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08-15-2007, 09:53 PM
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BTW what is the function of that arm on the right side of the glove box (circled in blue)
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It's a damper so the door opens smoothly and slowly, rather than just dropping open.
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08-25-2007, 02:59 PM
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I changed the air filter without removing any screws. I did have to attach the dampner back, but, it was easy.
Changing the air cleaner was about as easy of a job as they come by.
I can't believe most dealers charge 20+ bucks for labor.
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08-25-2007, 03:27 PM
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Try $160 for 2001 Accord EX. It takes 20 minutes there, little more involved than 4Runners. But $160 worth? No wonder why people do their own maintanance.
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08-25-2007, 07:52 PM
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Try $160 for 2001 Accord EX. It takes 20 minutes there, little more involved than 4Runners. But $160 worth? No wonder why people do their own maintanance.
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but in 7 gen accords 2006 onward i guess it is an easy job like 4runner's, i have a 2002 accord and i have to change the filter and i know it is a pain.
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11-11-2007, 06:50 PM
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2004 Cabin Air Filter
When should I change the Cabin filter is there a specifed time?
I have a 2004 4runner.
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