How To Change The Cabin Air Filter in Your Car

Keeping your car in great shape is important, and through routine maintenance, our Ford service center in Ellicott City can help keep your car running like new. One important feature in each car is the cabin air filter, which keeps the air in your cabin clean.

Over time, this filter gets dirty and needs to be replaced, but it is important to know when the filter must be replaced. While these filters must be replaced often, when the air conditioning in your car begins to blow weaker, that is a telltale sign the filter is dirty.

Ellicott City Area Ford Fans Get Some Helpful Hints!

Luckily, our team of well-trained technicians is here to help you replace this part with ease. If you are looking to save some time and do this in the comfort of your own home, our team has laid out some tips on how to change the cabin air filter below:

Open the glove box, then remove the limiting stop arm on the right side. This can simply be slid off the pin.
Release the glove box by grasping the front and back of the glove box. Then, squeeze them toward each other until the side clamps pop free. Once the sides are free, put down the entire glove box and the faceplant of the cabin filter will be visible.
Remove the old air filter. Simply lift the latches at the side of the faceplate and slide it to open up the filter compartment. Just pull out the old air filter carefully and locate which way the arrows are facing, this indicates the direction of airflow.
Clean the air filter chamber. Vacuum the inside of the chamber and wipe down with a damp cloth so that all of the dust, dirt, and debris is cleaned out.
Install the new air filter. Be sure to check to see that the arrows are facing the same way as the old one, and slide it in.
Once in place, replace the faceplate, snap the glove box back in place, reinstall the limiting stop, and refill the glove box with all of your belongings.

These steps are pretty straight forward, and this can be done at home without much help. While some people enjoy working on their car, others trust our service technicians.

Our team is trained and very knowledgeable, ensuring each customer gets the service they deserve. At Apple Ford Lincoln, everybody will be able to save big thanks to our Ellicott City area Ford service specials. We have a number of savings on quality services, so check them out!

To learn more about how we can help you with all of your service needs, contact Apple Ford Lincoln by calling us at (866) 695-6642.