2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Introduction

Cabin air filters filter out dust, allergens, and debris. However, as they filter these particulates overtime, they become dirty, clogged, and inefficient. Clogged air filters do not filter allergens properly which decreases the air quality. It also reduces airflow within the vehicle and could emanate a noticeably musty odor.

To avoid this problem, we must replace the cabin air filters every 15000 - 30000 miles. This guide will help you replace your existing cabin filter to save on money and time.

Cabin Air Filters compatible with the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox can be purchased here.

Ce dont vous avez besoin

Étape 1 Cabin Air Filter

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Cabin Air Filter: étape 1, image 1 de 2

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Cabin Air Filter: étape 1, image 2 de 2

Turn off vehicle air.
Find the glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Open and remove all items from the glove box.

Traduire

Étape 2

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement: étape 2, image 3 de 3

You will see a latch on the right side of the glove box.
Unhook the latch by gently pulling the latch outwards from the glove box.

Traduire

Étape 3

Place your hands on the sides of the glove box.
Tightly squeeze the sides inward, and pull the glove box forward to detach the glove box from the dashboard.

Traduire

Étape 4

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement: étape 4, image 3 de 3

The cabin air filter box has one 7/32" screw on each side.
Use a 7/32" nut driver to remove these two screws.

Traduire

Étape 5

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement: étape 5, image 3 de 3

Plastic tabs will be right beneath the screws highlighted by markups.
Push the tabs in on both sides of the box simultaneously.
Lift the lid of the box to find the old cabin air filter.

Traduire

Étape 6

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement: étape 6, image 3 de 3

Remove the filter, and check for debris in the filter box.

Traduire

Étape 7

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Cabin Air Filter Replacement: étape 7, image 3 de 3

Place the new filter in the filter box.
The filter has an arrow, as indicated by the red box. Ensure that the arrow points down when placing the filter.

Traduire