Anyone have a video or step by step instruc. on changing out the Cabin Air filter on a 2005 Frontier (XE 4 cylinder model, but I think the cabin filter the same for all 05 models) ?
Anyone have a video or step by step instruc. on changing out the Cabin Air filter on a 2005 Frontier (XE 4 cylinder model, but I think the cabin filter the same for all 05 models) ?
i think you can find the answer to this in your owners manual under the do it yourself maintenance. try there first.
I just changed mine today. I was surprised how dirty they were after 15,500 miles/ 9 months.
When I opened the package, there were two filters. I didn't realize there are two filters in the truck. Hey, I'm a guy....I didn't read the instructions first.
Anyone have a video or step by step instruc. on changing out the Cabin Air filter on a 2005 Frontier (XE 4 cylinder model, but I think the cabin filter the same for all 05 models) ?
At just under 15,000 miles, opened up the glove box to change out the cabin filters, and noticed that there were NO FILTERS inside the compartment!!
The filter box is there, but the cover piece was fragile and I ended breaking a couple of hook pieces off the cheap plastic thing... Also there's supposed to be a bolt on top of the cover piece, which wasn't there.
Talked with the service reps at local Nissan, and they advised that cabin filter boxes are normally EMPTY when sold new, and at the 15,000 mile service, the filters are THEN ADDED in... does this sound right??
You just open the glovebox, sqeeze the sides and it pops the box open and hangs down so you can see inside. YOu'll see a little square plastic piece with rounded edges. There's supposed to be a bolt on it but I think they got lazy and didn't put them in because mine didn't have it. You just open up the tab on top and pull off the cover. The two filters lay side by side and they should be in there from the factory. Pay attention to what direction the Nissan symbol and the arrows are when you take it out.
All models have it I believe, even if it isn't advertised on the sticker. Its just cheaper for Nissan to produce one identical truck I think.
You just open the glovebox, sqeeze the sides and it pops the box open and hangs down so you can see inside. YOu'll see a little square plastic piece with rounded edges. There's supposed to be a bolt on it but I think they got lazy and didn't put them in because mine didn't have it. You just open up the tab on top and pull off the cover. The two filters lay side by side and they should be in there from the factory. Pay attention to what direction the Nissan symbol and the arrows are when you take it out.
All models have it I believe, even if it isn't advertised on the sticker. Its just cheaper for Nissan to produce one identical truck I think.
Mine is in the same place you described... but the Filters are not inside them, just an empty cabin air filter box for 2 filters. I also reviewed my original sticker price sheet and didn't see an in-cabin air filter as a feature, so maybe (since mine's a base XE 4x2 model) didn't have the filters but still had the filter box because the interior design for all Frontier's are standardized... anyone with a base '05 XE have a similar situation??
Mine is in the same place you described... but the Filters are not inside them, just an empty cabin air filter box for 2 filters. I also reviewed my original sticker price sheet and didn't see an in-cabin air filter as a feature, so maybe (since mine's a base XE 4x2 model) didn't have the filters but still had the filter box because the interior design for all Frontier's are standardized... anyone with a base '05 XE have a similar situation??
Although all new Frontiers have the box for the filters, your truck won't have the filters installed when you purchased it unless you paid extra for the option. The solution? Buy a couple of filters online and install 'em yourself.
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05 Frontier K/C LE 4X2
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Although all new Frontiers have the box for the filters, your truck won't have the filters installed when you purchased it unless you paid extra for the option. The solution? Buy a couple of filters online and install 'em yourself.
Exactly what I planned on... Parts Dept. at local Nissan dealership is charging $45 for the filter pair. Anyone know where I can get them cheaper, online or elsewhere??
probably won't work or will be more expensive. you have to push one in, and the slide it to the side and push the next one in. i'd just pay the money at the dealership.
Exactly what I planned on... Parts Dept. at local Nissan dealership is charging $45 for the filter pair. Anyone know where I can get them cheaper, online or elsewhere??
You can get a pair of them at Courtesyparts.com for $27, no tax: Microfilters
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05 Frontier K/C LE 4X2
http://www.reverendbiker.com/frontier/frontier.htm
What about home HVAC filters from your local lowes or depot, cut to size?
You might well find some filter material to cut to size, but I wouldn't recommend HVAC filter material from Home Depot; they are made to filter dust particles, while the in-cabin microfilter grabs much smaller stuff.
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05 Frontier K/C LE 4X2
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