Cabin filter replacement - DIY question

[SoulSurfer]

I bought a new filter on eBay for $14 and $5 S&H. Not bad I think. So how hard is it to replace? I think it is on the battery side but there is a trick w.r.t. the clips apparently.

Anyone have advice? Thank you.

 

[Crusher]

Very easy to do...Thanks for reminding me..will probably change mine this week ...Its in the owners manual


There is an access door directly above the battery with 3 spring retainers.

Open the door and slide the filter out towards the front.

NOTE: There is a FLOW arrow on the filter, so it is installed the correct way

 

[not2melo]

Hum, did not know there was a cabin filter in the cars, is that just for a C6 or does the C5 have also?

 

[Zeeman28a]

Hum, did not know there was a cabin filter in the cars, is that just for a C6 or does the C5 have also?

Just the C6.

 

[not2melo]

Ok, thanks for the information.

 

[HLN A55]

just a question out of curiosity.. (is there any other kind really?)

do people with C6's notice a reduction in interior dust/dirt build up due to the filter being there? I mean... really, is there a measurable improvement in anything particular?

 

[dbakke]

not really driving on gravel roads.........so ....no

 

[not2melo]

Maybe only for fine dust and pollen for alergies?

 

[Riley P]

I find those cabin filters don't work so well when you cruise with the windows down.

That, and every time you open your doors, stuff can blow in. It would just be nice to have a filter for those times you can see it's dusty or have to drive through a dusty area, then you can at least seal up the car.

 

[HLN A55]

That was my sentiment as well Riley. It just seemed to be more of a marketing angle than anything else?
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[not2melo]

How true, never thought of that, my windows are usually down or the top is off.

 

[Crusher]

Alright C5 boys, time for me to chime in ....

They actually do work...will keep out the bad odors and dust filtering thru your AC system

 

[Riley P]

What if the bad odors are not coming from outside of the car?

 

[not2melo]

Riley, you have to take a break from the computer and go take a shower.
Its ok, nothing will happen while you are away!

 

[Crusher]

:agree:

 

[Riley P]

...a shower you say...I was just going to put a filter under each arm pit and an evergreen tree in the back of my pants...but I'll have to try this shower thing you speak of...

 

[SoulSurfer]

Cabin filter arrived today. Cost all of $20 including shipping. Perfect size like the old one and at 1/4 the price. It was not the easiest thing to replace as you really have to get in there LOL. Man the old one looked pretty filthy,