DIY Cabin Air Filter Inspection/Replacement - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

hmong337 · 07-01-2015, 11:43 PM

Thanks for the DIY

AlexTheGreek · 07-07-2015, 04:13 PM

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35k in North Carolina. Pretty nasty.

Replaced with the FRAM. Obviously air flows down cause all the crap is on top. Just in case people are still wondering lol.

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adamg · 07-07-2015, 04:32 PM

Wow thats insane

BoostedWrbBrz · 07-14-2015, 03:04 PM

Phew..deft glad the autogroup I'm a tech at has a Subaru branch...I paid cost for an oem filter... $17

Packofcrows · 07-15-2015, 12:36 AM

Can't get my phone to take pics, memory full, but this morning I found like 5 wasps dead inside my filter besides leaves.

Jmonty · 08-15-2015, 06:28 PM

5 minutes super easy and wow that was crazy dirty

itsibarra · 09-04-2015, 12:58 PM

Hmmm i'm at 35k now too. Let's see if I can find a dead something in my filter.

FrostedFlakes · 10-31-2015, 01:27 PM

I am gonna chime in on this DIY. Although the DIY is basing the instructions from the manual, it is a fact that you don't have to pinch that plastic pin. Anything requires pliers to pinch plastic is a serious risk of deforming or damaging it.

Those with strong fingers go for it and pinch it out. Otherwise just press out the side tabs and the whole box should come down. Just be sure not to let it drop or else that could cause some damage.

My suggestion is to revise the DIY to reflect that.

RickyBobby · 11-16-2015, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illicitstylz

for the people having trouble squeezing the pins, this video shows that you don't need to release that.

Changed my filter today. Do it this way. No need to pinch anything. Takes about 5 minutes, and I'm slow, to replace the filter. Went with the DENSO 4536001 filter. Ordered 2 from Rock Auto, $11.15 each shipped.

fungus · 11-26-2015, 12:40 PM

Thanks @F1point4 really great help, much appreciated!

JF86Red · 04-05-2016, 02:56 PM

Replaced today, 6000 km.
I think filter was white at the beginning.

nickmerronesucks · 04-05-2016, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JF86Red

Replaced today, 6000 km.
I think filter was white at the beginning.

No stock filter looks like that.. lol not bad at all.

Chimera · 05-26-2016, 03:33 PM

I have a question:

If I were to do something like get a replacement filter and saturate it in perfume, or some scented oil from bath and body works, would this have the effect of more or less permanently scenting the cabin air?

FX86 · 05-26-2016, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

I have a question:

If I were to do something like get a replacement filter and saturate it in perfume, or some scented oil from bath and body works, would this have the effect of more or less permanently scenting the cabin air?

i buy car perfume for my car and spray it in the cabin usually onto the floor carpet and rear floor mats/seats. it doesn't damage the material at all and smells great

Areon Sport LUX Quality Perfume/Cologne (silver and gold smell the best)

07-01-2015, 11:43 PM	#99
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07-15-2015, 12:36 AM	#103
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,713 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,257 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Can't get my phone to take pics, memory full, but this morning I found like 5 wasps dead inside my filter besides leaves. __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

04-05-2016, 02:56 PM	#109
JF86Red Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: GT86 C7P Location: France Posts: 16 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Replaced today, 6000 km. I think filter was white at the beginning. Attached Images

05-26-2016, 03:33 PM	#111
Chimera Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 575 Thanked 291 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have a question: If I were to do something like get a replacement filter and saturate it in perfume, or some scented oil from bath and body works, would this have the effect of more or less permanently scenting the cabin air? __________________ Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1513783

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