Cabin air filter DIY
 

I had problems with my heater/A.C. in my 2000 Silverado. Even with the fan on high there was barely any air coming out of the vents. I got a new cabin air filter ($15.99) and it came with instructions. I thought I would post them here in case someone has questions. It wasn't really difficult; 5 screws and about 15 minutes. I blew out the filter housing and air ducts while I had it open.

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does it work better now

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My dad's 02 started smelling foul whenever the A/C was on. We replaced these and the air is fresh again.

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Blows like a hurricane. Filter is 70K old never-smoked in truck.
FILTHY! Imagine what a 150K smokers filter is like.

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im gonna pull mine out its got 200 on it i bet its wasted

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Great Post and good pictures!! I just had my truck in for service and they said that it didn't have a cabin filter. I knew better however. Mine is a smoker truck (previous owner) with 80K. Should prove interesting.

Thanks again!!!

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I did the filter change today. I got my filter from Orielly's for ~$22. It was a Wix filter No. 24805 (which cross matches with Bosch P 3730). Easy task except for the 2nd from the left cover bolt. My total time was about 30". Next time it will be 5".

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This is a very common thing to overlook - good post :D

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i've just recently read this thread and this is a good post... ill share what i've read regarding cabin air filters from ezine articles...

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When I had my '99 I changed mine and the one on my uncle's '02. Definately made a difference... Mine was full of pine needles and seeds and everything else. There was one bolt that was really annoying trying to get back in on the kick panel. The work trucks ones are even easier since they don't have a kick panel.

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damn, now i'm gonna have to replace mine. i doubt they have ever been serviced or changed

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I'm sure mine look like that...I can here crap blowing around in there. thanks for the reminder about these

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I forget about those cabin filters. I prolly should check my two GMT800's to see if they need them. Thanks for the reminder!

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Can we have a sticky for this?

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Great info... I'm going to have to change mine.

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Thanks for the reminder. I also need to change one out.

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How do you know what models have the filter? I have a 08 silverado, should it have one?

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I have a 6.0L so I guess it doesn't have one....???

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should be the same as 4.8/ 5.3

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2003 and up trucks do not have them. There are some 03's that may have them due to using up old stock of air units.

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So why they start using them and stop like that?

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Probably getting a lot of complaints due to owners not changing them. Keith.Seymore would be a good person to ask. He was on the GM team with these trucks at the time they were rolling off the line. I'll pm him about it.

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Cabin air filters are one of those items that come and go.

For example, on my current program (Chevy Volt and Opel Ampera) we do not have them released for domestic use but do have them released for export.

The downside for cabin air filters is (a) initial cost (b) a reduction in air flow and (c) proliferation of HVAC units in the assembly plant. If the program team is sensitive to any one of those areas, or warranty cost (as indicated in the first few posts of this thread) then the filter is an easy victim of a cost reduction initiative.

K

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Thanks for the inside input Keith!

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I don't know what the suggested change interval is on these filters but I can tell you I go down a gravel driveway at work. The yard is all gravel so dust flys a lot and all that accumulates on the cowl gets pulled into the truck on startup. I changed my filters a few months ago and just now checked them and you wouldn't believe the amount of powdered dirt and sand that had accumulated. I bumped them to release the dirt and reinstalled. I'm sure they will need it again by the end of summer. Imagine all the dust and crap we have been breathing in our vehicles before these filters were installed.
You sure can tell when they start to plug up as the air flow falls off.
It's a shame someone hasn't come up with an addon type of filtration for people who would like to have this on their vehicles that didn't come with it.

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Geat post, I had no idea that there were two filters, only the first one. My manual did not say anything about two filters.
I have to go back in and get that second out. I have inherited my 2000 stepside from my father-inlaw after he passed away, he always hauled his Rotwieler around inside the truck with him.
To say the least, it always smelled of wet dog!
Thanks again for the post!

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It's possible to add the filters to the 03-07 trucks. http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show...=145137&page=2

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Does anybody know what year GM started putting cabin filters in their trucks?
I have an old style 1999 1500 4x4 and a 2001 Astro van.

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I believe they were installed on some 99-02 trucks but discontinued after that. Replacement filters are still available.
Look yours up here.


http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...ore=0.11575025

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Thanks for the information!:blz2:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...ilies/blz2.gif

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do all trucks of this era have one? ive got an 01 3/4 hd 4x4 with 6L

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No it was an option i think. 99-02 are the years. I'm giving thought to removing them from my 2000.

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i had an 01 3/4hd 8.1 and it had them so i bet theres a good chance u got them.

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I added them to my 2006. Got a piece of thin aluminum at lowes that was just over the width of the spot where the filters would be (about inch and a half I think) cut to lencht, added 90 degree bend where it would hook to forward slot, drilled a hole to match cast spot on case. Carfully cut out slot big enough for filters to fit. Little foam tape on aluminium for sealing, and voila, I have cabin filters.

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I guess I need to see what my 164K mile 2004 Tahoe looks like if it has one. I've owned it for 1 1/2 years. There is a listing for one.

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Any chance that an '04 would still have the place for the filter but just not have a filter installed? A part was listed for my '04 (I forget what manufacturer) and I bought it but could never figure out where it went so I gave up. I drive in a lot of dust and the truck smells like dirt when the A/C first comes on.

-Richard

EDIT: Never mind, just saw page 2

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Damn i hope you all dont change your furnace filters like that

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I checked my 04 Tahoe LT and it didn't have one.
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I have a 2001 chevy 2500hd with an 8.1l , and when I change mine there is debris left inside of the box. So I vacuum it out with one of those dryer lint edge attachments, it seems to clean it out well!! And keeps the mess down too!!