Where is Cabin Air Filter Located?

[j30]

Hello, where is the cabin air filter located?

[squidly]

Right behind the glovebox. Just open it up and look behind the door.

[j30]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[larryc]

"Behind the glovebox" as in you need to take the glovebox out to replace the air filter?

(If anyone is attempting this it sure would be great to get some photos!)

[Scott P]

"Behind the glovebox" as in you need to take the glovebox out to replace the air filter?

(If anyone is attempting this it sure would be great to get some photos!)

Have you looked at the glovebox yet to see how it can be removed? I'm sure it's a simple operation.

[squidly]

The back of the glovebox is a door. Push the 2 tabs on top
and pull it off. The filter is behind the white plastic door.
There's a tab on the left hand side to take that off. The filter just slides
in and out of that white plastic housing.

[larryc]

The back of the glovebox is a door. Push the 2 tabs on top
and pull it off. The filter is behind the white plastic door.
There's a tab on the left hand side to take that off. The filter just slides
in and out of that white plastic housing.

Thanks! That's exactly the info I was looking for!

[rslam]

Was it dirty?

[rslam]

I've had my CX-9 since July 2007 and have never changed this filter. It must be gross. How much does the air filter cost?

[Starter]

http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-cx9-cabin-air-filter.html

[cxgreat]

If you want to two stage the filter look for filter wrap (comes in a box) in the fan/air purifier seciton at walmart or the like then you can the carbon fiber to the dirty side or if you buy a fresh one the side that gets the air first adn you can have the air system of a Lexus, Caddie ect.. I did this on my altima in additon to an ionizer in the cabin and it seemed to keep things normal smelling, not covered up stinky.

[Force-1]

Changed my cabin filter today. Below photo shows how dirty it got in 13 months/10,000 miles.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/force98/CabinFilter.jpg

[ceric]

The photo on the mazdaparts.org is wrong.
When I got mine, I was stunned. Indeed, you should change the cabin air filter every 15K. It could get very dirty depending on where you have travelled.

[vikefan7]

Any idea why it costs so much to change that part. The MotorTrend long term update post mentioned that they had to replace theirs and that that service cost a lot extra by my math. They mentioned like $60 for oil changes and somehow four oil changes added up to $400.

[SeCX-9]

Changed my cabin filter today. Below photo shows how dirty it got in 13 months/10,000 miles.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/force98/CabinFilter.jpg

Yeah, that's what mine looked like after a year. surprising because I don't drive in dusty conditions here in the Northeast. $20 once a year ain't bad. I'll try to remember to change it every time I get an inspection sticker.

Also great to know where the fuse box is! I had no idea and had not even thought about locating it before. Now I know.

[o.c.cx9]

Thanks to all for the heads up on the cabin air filter. After 1 1/2 years and 12500 miles it was as bad as any picture that has been posted.

All California and Arizona highways, but than again, California roads are not in very good shape and will be getting worse.

I purchased through http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-cx9-cabin-air-filter.html

I am very please with the price and quick shipping. I will replace the filter every other oil change from now on.

Regards

Tom

[Jasnall]

California roads...makes you wonder what they do with all those high registration fees.
They use it to pay more people to figure out how to fix the roads...duh

[o.c.cx9]

California roads...makes you wonder what they do with all those high registration fees.

With a movie star Governor who put all his friends in 6 figure jobs and a state who gives money to any one who claims welfare, and free health care for illegals and on and on.

It is very easy to balance the States budget. Stop giving money to people who don't want to work and sit home and have more kids and claim more welfare.

Its no wonder California is broke with bad roads.

Just my .02c for now

If this doesn't open a can of worms, I don't know what will.

[T.Narley]

Damn, I'm gonna have to change the wifey's cabin filter now (10k miles) Eww!

[ceric]

Just changed mine. Mine was dirtier than the pic shown by Force-1.
Amazing. Mine has only 16K on it. It is probably better to change that every 10K. For $12 and 1 minute labor, anyone can do it when one feels bored.

[T.Narley]

Where did you get one for just $12?

[Force-1]

I got mine at Amazon.Com (http://www.amazon.com/TYC-Cabin-Filter-2007-2008-MAZDA/dp/B001D222ZA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1243000474&sr=1-1), $12.99. Got free shipping too as I ordered cabin filters for my other vehicles at the same time.

[ceric]

Depending on whether you demand Mazda OE parts, the price can be as low as $8 on eBay. For OE ones, the lowest I found is $14.98 on mazdaparts.org. If you gather more than $100 (wiper blades, etc.) you get free S&H. Tax depends on where you live.

[T.Narley]

Thanks, it's going to be interesting to see what the dealer wants for one.

[ceric]

With mazdaparts.org, you have to order a total of $100 or more to get free shipping.

[vinsuz]

I got mine at Amazon.Com (http://www.amazon.com/TYC-Cabin-Filter-2007-2008-MAZDA/dp/B001D222ZA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1243000474&sr=1-1), $12.99.

Thanks for the tip Force-1; mine was delivered today and installed in minutes!

[terrybfla]

Look for them on EBay. I got one (a TYC... the kind that used to be on Amazon but were sold out) for $11 including shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400048490788

[ceric]

Just be aware of the fact that the ones you buy from Amazon might (most likely) not be
Mazda OE filters.
Which one is better? I am not endorsing either. Just don't assume they are the same.
The one on mazdaparts.org is genuine Mazda since they are a Mazda dealer.

[heman]

Guys i looked for cabin filter and i don't have any clue at all help with some pictures or what do i have to remove to see the filter ? HELP HELP

[SeCX-9]

Guys i looked for cabin filter and i don't have any clue at all help with some pictures or what do i have to remove to see the filter ? HELP HELP

Behind the glove box. Open the glove box and pull the two side pull/brackets so the whole door falls all the way open. It's just behind there. There is another (obvious) plastic lever you open to pull out the filter.

[badself]

Just ordered 3 of the TYC from Logical Source.com for $17.67 shipped. Maybe they're not as good as OE, but I couldn't resist the price.

Expedited shipping for 3 was $5.94 and for 4 it jumped to nearly $11 so I just ordered 3.

[larryc]

Just bought a TYC from A to Z Auto Lights for ~ $10 incl. shipping!
http://www.atozautolights.com/2008-MAZDA-CX-9.html

[o.c.cx9]

FYI,
I just received three TYC cabin air filters from A to Z Auto lights for $4.08 plus 6.09 shipping[URL="atozautolights.com

That come out to $6.11 each. Good price I think .

[jordanb]

I had a problem with my car and so I called my cousin who is an expert mechanic. I told him the symptoms I saw and he instructed me what to do. Problem is, I can't locate the cabin air filter (http://www.racepages.com/parts/cabin_air_filter.html) he is talking about. Anyone can help me? Thanks in advance.

[knowaczark]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123704197-Where-is-Cabin-Air-Filter-Located/page2

[Crystalwhitey]

Just ordered some ATP charcoal filters for the 9. I can see the extra charcoal chips on the filter. Hopefully they are better than the flimsy OEM filters.

[4wardmotion]

Just ordered some ATP charcoal filters for the 9. I can see the extra charcoal chips on the filter. Hopefully they are better than the flimsy OEM filters.

That's not charcoal - that's dirt!!! ATP sells recycled filters!

I'm kidding of course - where do you find those??

[ceric]

Just ordered some ATP charcoal filters for the 9. I can see the extra charcoal chips on the filter. Hopefully they are better than the flimsy OEM filters.

Charcoal particles charged filters can reduce bad smell in addition to just filtering particles and pollens.
My old BMW used such filters. They charged about $50 each, and there were two of them!!!

[Crystalwhitey]

That's not charcoal - that's dirt!!! ATP sells recycled filters!

I'm kidding of course - where do you find those??

haha you are funny!

I got it at rockauto.com check them out. They are awesome. Fast shipping. The charcoal filter only cost $7.50 compare to $21.95 OEM filters.

[cobra935o]

Or you could go to your local walmart and look for Fram CF10547. Fram even has a video on where it is and how to replace it on their website for their cabin air filters.

[helbigtw]

Fram makes crap.

[cobra935o]

Good to know, thanks for the reply.

[cobra935o]

Fram makes crap. Its these kind of posts that make these car and motorcycle forums not worth looking at after the first few times. I guess everyone is an expert on car parts and all are mechanics (even if they really arent, but it takes skill to put in a K&N and some bulbs). You try to post something helpful, and from a reputable brand, who makes parts that meet or exceed OEM, and you get some "expert" opinion as stated above. Once again thanks the reply.

[helbigtw]

cobra935o, I was not trying to insult you, so sorry you took offense. I'm just stating to steer clear of Fram products. There is a reason their oil filter costs a dollar when all the others are 10. Their oil filters are just not good at all. Their fuel filters do not last either. Not only are their products not good, they are downright dangerous to use. Here is some good reading information: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=350425 I would also highly recommend bobistheoilguy.com for general information on oil viscosity, information about oil breakdown, oil brands, and other information on oil. As one gentleman on the attached post states: "Having used tens of thousands of oil filters professionally in the past thirty six years I've found them with wrong threads, no threads,damaged threads, no gaskets, double gaskets, no paint, paint inside,etc, etc, etc,. That's mostly generic Puro's. $#!+ Happens!! Still no excuse to have a Fram to begin with though!!"
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So, rather than providing all this information, I was just providing a one line summary: "Fram is crap."

Sorry, but I stand behind my comment.