In Cabin Filter replacement

xterror04 · Mar 29, 2012

Here is a quick DIY for the incabin filter for your 2000-2004 xterra's, Not all xterra's came with the incabin filter but with a box cutter you can cut the slot out and put a filter in.

I went to Advance Auto parts and bought a Beckley Arnley filter for $24

First remove the screw on the bottom right side of the glove box

Then Remove the screw on the bottom left

Then remove these four screws at the top and pull out your glove box

then you will see this

remove the small metal clip at the bottom

Most new filters will come with a clip but save the old one just incase,
Now pull the old filters out

Now I like to use a shop vac and suck out any debri before installing the new filter,
Now slid the new filters in attach the clip and pop the glove box on and enjoy the fresh air!

BlOwNXT · Mar 29, 2012

Doesn't get much easier than that lol

Sent from the hills of East Tennessee!

TKDx00 · Mar 29, 2012

Did mine the other day. Mine didn't have the filters and therefore didn't have a clip. I used a box cutter to cut along the pre-marked edges. Slid the first filter in then up. Then slid in the bottom filter. It was a snug fit and no clip was needed.

Muadeeb · Mar 29, 2012

If they look like this:

You've been running your CAF too long.

AaronsX · Mar 29, 2012

If I'm right the 1.0 gens didn't have them right?

Muadeeb · Mar 29, 2012

I bought mine used in '03 and the first time I knew there was a filter was July 2011.

AaronsX · Mar 29, 2012

I haven't looked but by the amount of pollen covering my dash I would say I don't have any either.

Muadeeb · Mar 29, 2012

It takes 5 min to find out. I'd go ahead a put one in, esp since you said you have pollen covering your dash.

BlOwNXT · Mar 29, 2012

TKDx00 said:
Did mine the other day. Mine didn't have the filters and therefore didn't have a clip. I used a box cutter to cut along the pre-marked edges. Slid the first filter in then up. Then slid in the bottom filter. It was a snug fit and no clip was needed.

So even if yours doesn't have the filters your saying you can add them?

Sent from the hills of East Tennessee!

Muadeeb · Mar 29, 2012

Yep, just cut the hole out and shove them in.

Kris&HerX · Mar 30, 2012

Mmmm I know this is a HUGE question to ask.... but can anyone who doesn't have these filters & is planning on doing the cut-out please post a how to with pictures.

Edit: I know just cut along the lines.......... but I wanna see someone else do it first before I get that knife happy again.:dead:

NismoFire · Mar 30, 2012

Kris, you can totally do it. I promise it isn't that hard.

SnickerDoodle · Mar 30, 2012

Hmm. I wonder if i have one. I don't recall the clip when i pulled everything out to swap out my heater core. :hmmm:

Kris&HerX · Mar 30, 2012

NismoFire said:
Kris, you can totally do it. I promise it isn't that hard.

Ok at least you have faith in me. I'm not as ballsy as Emily is with her Xterra. If I ever get the money to buy the filters I'll do so. Other mods are first on my list though.

TKDx00 · Mar 30, 2012

Kris believe me it's REALLY REALLY simple. Just take off the glove box. If you see what looks like a verticle handle on the box, you have the filters. Otherwise, it's a simple verticle rectangle cut on a pre-outlined surface. Hardest part is getting the crap out that might have built up in there. I can take off the box and take a pic holding the blade where I cut to show if you need it tonight or tomorrow. :happy:

TKDx00 · Mar 30, 2012

Krisnherx said:
Thanks

:lols: ok

AaronsX · Mar 30, 2012

Ive seen a DIY on CX for the cut and insert of the X's that didn't have them. If I recall you also need to vacume out the air box because he had leaves and ish in his!

KBTerra · Oct 10, 2012

Hey Xterra04, do you have a part number for those Beckley Arnley filters? I can't find those at my Advance Auto Parts. Or, is there an equivalent to that filter that might work? I've only had my Xterra for three weeks. I would have never known there was a filter in there if I hadn't come across this thread.

drbandkgb · Oct 10, 2012

KBTerra said:
Hey Xterra04, do you have a part number for those Beckley Arnley filters? I can't find those at my Advance Auto Parts. Or, is there an equivalent to that filter that might work? I've only had my Xterra for three weeks. I would have never known there was a filter in there if I hadn't come across this thread.

Not all Gen 1s had this... If you look behind the glove box you will see if you do have it... IF you dont.. Its a simple mod so that you will

xterror04 · Oct 11, 2012

KBTerra said:
Hey Xterra04, do you have a part number for those Beckley Arnley filters? I can't find those at my Advance Auto Parts. Or, is there an equivalent to that filter that might work? I've only had my Xterra for three weeks. I would have never known there was a filter in there if I hadn't come across this thread.

I do not have the part number right now but it needs replaced again so when I do that I will post the part number

KBTerra · Oct 11, 2012

I checked lastnight and mine does have it. Thanks xterror04

blakeX84 · Mar 23, 2013

I did this today. Mine didn't have filters either. Very easy to cut out the area and install the filters. Filters came with a clip that snapped right on. Curious as to why there weren't filters in the first place?

Muadeeb · Mar 23, 2013

It's a 'dealer installed option'. My 2001 had it, my 03 Lancer doesn't (and the evaporator is filthy). They should be standard on all vehicles.

CrazySteve911 · Mar 28, 2013

Here are some pics for people who do NOT have the filters already in place.

Pardon the messy cuts. I couldnt find my dewalt blade anywhere so I had to use my ghetto backup.

xbassman · Apr 2, 2014

Took out 5-6 screws and my entire glove-box just pulled out. My 2002 X, 5 speed, V6 did have the two filters - removed clip and pulled out filters....WOW were they dirty. Cleaned out cavity best I could (leaves & misc. dead bugs) installed new filters (fm Ebay @ $12.00 for both), I did hang one of those air fresh. on the filters before I installed them. Glove-box back in and a total of 15 min. later I was done.

XTorrey · Apr 2, 2014

Oh my. I can only imagine what my filter looks like with the desert dust. Adding this to the To Do list.

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SpongeX · Apr 2, 2014

You mean my honey do list.

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XTorrey · Apr 2, 2014

Hmmm.... You say that as if I never pick up the slack. Might we discuss your cats? My bumper? Your skids? I rest my case.

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SpongeX · Apr 2, 2014

The bumper I took a day off work to go retrieve for you.

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XTorrey · Apr 2, 2014

Stop threadjacking and get back on topic, buddy.

Thanks for posting the duct pics!

Sent from the wastelands of Tatooine

Phillip Klingensmith · May 17, 2014

i just got mine in the mail today and it took me all of 5 min to change, it took longer to clean all of the stuff out that i could get and at that price i might just get a few more sets and check them every 6 month or so

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161129284410?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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