How can I change my Mazda CX-9 Cabin Air Filter?
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Dude you're doing good. I had whole leaves in mine.
Yep, about the same procedure for my third generation Lexus GS.
Stuff like that, I like doing it by myself. (godown)
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Nice to know the replacement is so easy for the CX-9. On my MS3, it is a serious PITA: need to remove glove box, wiring harness, panels, then reach up into center console and remove the (two-piece) filter. It's insane, totally convoluted; takes about an hour all told. So, here I was thinking Mazda engineers were either idiots and/or trying to drive service revenue to dealers. So, given how easy it sounds for the CX-9, now I just think they're schizophrenic.
Not to defend stealerships (I'm not a fan), but it may be easier for them just to quote a single price for all cabin air filter replacements no matter how hard/easy they are to replace than to make up different prices for each model.
Not to defend stealerships (I'm not a fan), but it may be easier for them just to quote a single price for all cabin air filter replacements no matter how hard/easy they are to replace than to make up different prices for each model.
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- 2009 CX-9 Touring AWD
I just received three cabin air filters from RockAuto for $3.10 each and installed one this morning.
A coupe of observations:
1. Although the dimensions of the replacement filter match the oem Mazda filter very closely, these are of much flimsier construction than the original (obviously, expected at this price). The original Mazda filter I removed is more rigid; i.e., it does not bend when holding from one corner. When the filter is installed in the air box, it appears to only be supported along the perimeter edge, which leads me to believe that these replacements will sag down over time and allow air to pass through along the edges unfiltered. Has anyone here found this to be true after prolonged use?
2. I broke the retaining tab off of the filter door - the white plastic tab is brittle, and I must have first pushed in the wrong direction (to the left) when trying to release the door and it flew off into the housing compartment never to be seen again! If a rattle develops in the near future, I will naturally blame the replacement filter!
2009 MAZDA CX-9 3.7L V6
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
TYC 800111P Cabin Air Filter $ 3.10. $ 0.00. 3 $ 9.30
Shipping Priority Mail $ 7.49
Order Total $ 16.79
A coupe of observations:
1. Although the dimensions of the replacement filter match the oem Mazda filter very closely, these are of much flimsier construction than the original (obviously, expected at this price). The original Mazda filter I removed is more rigid; i.e., it does not bend when holding from one corner. When the filter is installed in the air box, it appears to only be supported along the perimeter edge, which leads me to believe that these replacements will sag down over time and allow air to pass through along the edges unfiltered. Has anyone here found this to be true after prolonged use?
2. I broke the retaining tab off of the filter door - the white plastic tab is brittle, and I must have first pushed in the wrong direction (to the left) when trying to release the door and it flew off into the housing compartment never to be seen again! If a rattle develops in the near future, I will naturally blame the replacement filter!
Has anyone installed the Fram CF10547 cabin air filter? I bought it from Walmart to change on my 2012 GT CX-9, but it's not even close to being able to fit. It's too thick. I'm wondering if someone put wrong filter in the box. It looks like a better filter then stock and the filter is attached to the plastic door as a unit that looks like it will replace the factory door when replaced.
z2llsnoopy
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- 2007 Mazda CX-9 Sport
Hi, I made a youtube video on how to install or replace the cabin air filter in mazda cx-9, hope this helps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxr3y53WB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxr3y53WB0
dtholmanmax
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- 2010 Mazda CX-9
Wow, that video is great. I just brute forced my way into removing the glove box and didn't even realize there was a panel that came out. In the process I broke this little tab that attached to the glove box, but I can't figure out what it did -- it is obviously some sort of mechanism to soften the glove box opening or maybe even a light switch? My glove box still works perfectly, though.
(feeling dumb)
(feeling dumb)