4. Locate the cover over the filters, unscrew the 8mm hex head screw, and remove the cover. Grab the filter on the left with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the filter out. Slide the second filter to the left and pull it out.

5. Here's what my old filters looked like. I tried to clean the one on the left but gave up. O'Reilly Auto Parts sells replacement filters for $17.99 (MicroGard part # 3058)

6. Slide the new filters in (pay attention the flow direction arrows), put the cover over the new filters, tighten the 8mm hex head screw, hook up the retractable cord, lift the glove compartment door, push the stop pins the left again, put your crap back in the glove compartment, close the glove compartment door, have a beer.

 

I changed mine once, about 3 years ago! I think they are past due....

Beautiful pics! Great write up, looks easy.

 

Nice write up, Quartz. Can't get much better or simpler than that.

 

Nice write up! I just changed the wife's, along with her wiper blades, and sometime soon I need to do the truck again. Her car only takes about 3 minutes tho .

 

Thanks for posting this write up.

 

Nice writeup and pictures, thanks.

How often do they recommend changing them?

 

Dealer is every 15k, and that's what I would rec if under normal use. If you go on the dirt trails a lot or live in a dusty area I say a little sooner maybe every 10-12k. Some people remove them all together for better AC flow, but if you look at what that filter traps. No thanks, I'll just change them every so often.

 

Fram sells a really nice setup for our trucks for $20 that includes activated charcoal... very nice filters. I would never buy anything Fram on purpose, but this product was quite nice

EDIT: Here is a link to the item

FRAM CF10388 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter

 

Fram sells a really nice setup for our trucks for $20 that includes activated charcoal... very nice filters. I would never buy anything Fram on purpose, but this product was quite nice

EDIT: Here is a link to the item

FRAM CF10388 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter

Going to try these. I've had a little bit of a mildew smell when I first turn on the air the last month and with free shipping (with a Amazon Prime trial), you can't beat this price.

 

I think I'll try those Fram ones next time. Nice writeup Quartz!

 

i went to go check my cab filter and realize their isnt any filters in their i am on my way to go buy some thanx to you guys you guys are great

 

Quartz helped me out too in the beginning when I was finding an easy way to change them out instead of having the dealership rip you a new hole just for doing a less-than-10 minute job. This write up is simple but great and the pictures help out tremendously. I think this should be a sticky in the Titan Interior Discussion. This question is frequently asked my many new guys. Mods?

 

How do we have it make sticky?

 

Taken care of. I contacted an Admin and he has made this a sticky for others or newcomers.

 

You can also remove the hinge pins just as fast, without risk to breaking the stop pins, which some have done.

Here are the posts.

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/2564848-post28.html

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/2564854-post29.html

As for filters, this guy has a great deal!

Best Prices on Replacement Stock/OEM Quality Passenger Cabin Filters!

He is also a sponsor for The East Coast Nissan Truck Meet of 2012.

He has great prices on Mobil 1 Oil filters also.

 

great info and details on the replacement. never knew i had cabin air filters but Ill bet they were never replaced. Ordered today...
thanks for posting good stuff

 

I haven't changed these in years. About to order some Fram filters.

 

Quick question, i have an SV, the owners manual says only the SE has cab filters. Im seeing some posts that lead me to believe that i just dont have them, but i have the set up. Is this right?

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Yes, you should have the setup and if they're not there, you can install them.

 

This thread reminds me I need to change mine out, been about two years from when I installed them last.

The biggest thing I notices is how much less dust I have seen on the dash in the winter times due to driving with the windows up.

Excellent write up Quartz!

 

Good rule of thumb is to check them every few oil changes. At $20 a pop, its not terrible if they need replacing

 

I see no attachment

 

Don't know why it didn't stick, but its up there now. Your CC SE should have one.

 

This I know. Hence the link I posted of what I actually bought

 

Installed mine today. Sad to say, but I didn't have any either. Now maybe my dash will stay clean


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Purchased a pair of Fram filters ([ame]http://www.amazon.com/CF10388-Fresh-Breeze-Cabin-Filter/dp/B001CEG98A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328666381&sr=8-1[/ame]) for $19 and installed them tonight. Just a note, I have a 2009 SE and I had to take 6 screws off (4 above the glove box, 2 below) and take the entire compartment off due to more plastic inside the box covering the air box.

Surprisingly, there were no filters already inside my truck. Is this a normal thing for Nissan not to include in the purchase of a brand new truck? They will be getting some feedback from me tomorrow. I wonder what else they decided to leave out of my truck!

 

Purchased a pair of Fram filters (Amazon.com: FRAM CF10388 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter: Automotive) for $19 and installed them tonight. Just a note, I have a 2009 SE and I had to take 6 screws off (4 above the glove box, 2 below) and take the entire compartment off due to more plastic inside the box covering the air box.

Surprisingly, there were no filters already inside my truck. Is this a normal thing for Nissan not to include in the purchase of a brand new truck? They will be getting some feedback from me tomorrow. I wonder what else they decided to leave out of my truck!

Apparently the 2011's don't come with filters either!!!

I've read arrows up and arrows down on here, which is it????

 

Wow, 6 screws? I just had 2 which opened up the end. I would assume it's because people might have been complaining about the A/C-Heater not blowing very hard. I know when I installed my filters, I noticed a big decrease in pressure. But it's well worth it for a clean dash , plus remote start keeps it kool or warm before I get in. :bouncy:

 

So anyone know if the airflow arrows are up or down?

 

LoL. Same issue. I just made a guess based on the direction of the tubing to the vents. I think it was 'arrow-up'?

 

Airflow arrows should point down.

 

Airflow arrows should point up.

Sorry Quarts. Didn't mean to step on your toes. Mine where installed down when I replaced the, last year, and the video says down, so I'm going with down, but looking at the filter, I really don't think it matters.

 

Arrows go down. At least when I replaced mine, they were down, and I installed them back down.

Someone actually made a YouTube video of this...