How do you really replace your cabin air filter?

Hero_Camaro · 09-19-2018, 11:11 PM

Hey Guys,

All the tutorials show that we have to use a screw driver againt the glove box thus causing scuff marks.

I tried to use the DIY way by using the screw to get the hinges off the glove box and ended up with lots scratches and scuff marks around the glove box area and it really feels bad.

Tried going through the service manual and ended up going nowhere.

Why is it that GM made it soo difficult to access the cabin filter as compared to the 5th gen models. I personally find it soo stupid off them to make it this difficult even japanese cars don't have that difficulty around the glove box.

ValueTech · 09-20-2018, 06:55 AM

I haven’t had to replace the cabin filter in my before but in the past I have used a shop towel or old T-shirt between the glove box and screwdriver/detail tool to protect the plastic.

SPARTAN sui · 09-20-2018, 08:32 AM

Does this help any? Looks pretty easy (still a PITA for sure) to do.

DragonTTK · 09-20-2018, 02:49 PM

Here is a better way too do it.

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2..._cabin/replace

kropscamaro16 · 09-20-2018, 03:34 PM

i tried to do it and got the glovebox stuck and had to go to dealer lol oh well

Chef-j · 09-20-2018, 04:23 PM

Here is another video

https://youtu.be/cowJ0Sa1yfY

09-19-2018, 11:11 PM	#1
Hero_Camaro Drives: 2016 2.0T RS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: CANADA Posts: 51 View My Garage	How do you really replace your cabin air filter? Hey Guys, All the tutorials show that we have to use a screw driver againt the glove box thus causing scuff marks. I tried to use the DIY way by using the screw to get the hinges off the glove box and ended up with lots scratches and scuff marks around the glove box area and it really feels bad. Tried going through the service manual and ended up going nowhere. Why is it that GM made it soo difficult to access the cabin filter as compared to the 5th gen models. I personally find it soo stupid off them to make it this difficult even japanese cars don't have that difficulty around the glove box.

09-20-2018, 03:34 PM	#5
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i tried to do it and got the glovebox stuck and had to go to dealer lol oh well __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

09-20-2018, 04:23 PM	#6
Chef-j Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 422	Here is another video https://youtu.be/cowJ0Sa1yfY __________________ 2018 1SS 6MT: SOLD

09-20-2018, 06:55 AM	#2
ValueTech Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NC Posts: 2	I haven’t had to replace the cabin filter in my before but in the past I have used a shop towel or old T-shirt between the glove box and screwdriver/detail tool to protect the plastic.

09-20-2018, 02:49 PM	#4
DragonTTK Ontario - 2SS Owner Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 51	Here is a better way too do it. https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2..._cabin/replace

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