Climate Control Air Filter

[hms09]

I have searched but can't find anything on replacing the cabin air filter. Can anyone give me instructions on how to do this?

Thanks,
hms09

 

[danygenesis]

Owners Manual Section 7-36 page 417

 

[Comp1]

There are probably videos on Youtube but its actually very easy to do. Just drop the glove box, pull out the side stoppers on the hinges. Glove box will swing down towards the floor. Right behind the glove box is a door that is about 4-5"" long by 1 or 2 high. Pop the black door cover off and then your looking at the filter. Pay attention to the orientation of the filter to the housing (up/down and back/front) when taking out the filter and then repeat in reverse order. Its by far the easiest replacement of a cabin air filter for any car I've owned. I've replaced mine 3 times in a year and a half (have the stinky A/C problem and this helps).

 

[hms09]

Thanks for the info. I finally found it in the manual and was able to do it. Thanks again.

hms09

 

[danygenesis]

Thanks for the info. I finally found it in the manual and was able to do it. Thanks again.

hms09

Glad you did it. Is unbelievable that dealers charge you more than $50.00 for a less than 10 min job.

 

[celltech]

Reading this reminded me we even have a filter! Ordered me one from Amazon with some charcoal in it...

 

[etnad2]

Do you have a part number or link for the filter with charcoal at Amazon?

 

[jarred52]

I ordered my engine air filter and cabin air filters from Rock Auto. Easy drop down menu (under the heating and ac section). They have 11 choices for the cabin filter including 2 with carbon filtration.

I've been very satisfied with all my purchases from RA.

 

[celltech]

Got this one and installed it today in my 5.0... Much heavier construction than OEM. My car only has 4500 miles and there was already a lot of crud in the filter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UZYHVWQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

 

[LantanaTXGenesis]

Bought the same one as Celltech above for $14. Delivered today.

In all honesty, it took more time to move my car out of the garage than it did to replace this filter. This is a 2-minute job max. Great engineering job on this one for the Genesis. Anyone not doing this on their own (thus paying a dealer) needs to donate an equal amount to charity simply for the laziness!

On a sidenote, with 25k on the odometer on my 2015 5.0 Ultimate I was also noticing the mildew smell with the A/C. After putting the new filter in and starting up it was substantially better. Fingers crossed!

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[Mark_888]

I have mentioned this before, but will do so again:

1. Change your cabin air filter at least once per year. They get a lot dirtier than most people realize. Buy them in bulk, and put it on your calendar to change it.

2. Some caution should be expressed with regard to actual filter. A filter that traps more containments is not always better. Just like you home HVAC system, the air handler is designed to draw air under a certain amount of hydrostatic pressure (created by the filter) and if there is too much pressure it could damage your fan motor.

 

[xiaphin]

Here is a link to an older thread with lots of information on the filer. I personally ordered mine through filterheads.com Will say it was really nasty.

Cabin Air Filter

 

[cane2025]

some of you guys that are experts on doing these kind of thing should really start making some YouTube videos on how to change the filters. I tried looking it up but not one video on the 2015+ models. It will definitely help.

 

[cleex024]

some of you guys that are experts on doing these kind of thing should really start making some YouTube videos on how to change the filters. I tried looking it up but not one video on the 2015+ models. It will definitely help.

Just open the glove box, pop off the shock by pulling it towards the passenger side door, let the glove box fall and right behind the it is the filter...it does in horizontally.

As for the air filter for outside air where is it? I don't feel like pulling everything of to find it so I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me find it first

 

[smirn0ff]

I'm changing mine twice a year. Working good to the air flow and miss of odors.

 

[xiaphin]

some of you guys that are experts on doing these kind of thing should really start making some YouTube videos on how to change the filters. I tried looking it up but not one video on the 2015+ models. It will definitely help.

You could send a request to filterheads to upload one. Went there to find one but it shows the 1G videos for the 2015-2016 model.

 

[Midnightsun]

The Gen 2 is so simple. The 2 stoppers twist out so to say. Open the glove box and lift the door up slightly from the fully open position so as to relieve the pressure of the door from the stopper. Now simply twist the stopper (CCW) 1/4 turn (90 degrees) and pull it straight out. Repeat on the other side.

 

[cane2025]

i was looking at the filter from RockAuto. Has anyone actually installed them in the car. I read somewhere that the activated carbon filters may make the AC system over work(or something like that). any thoughts?

 

[Mark_888]

i was looking at the filter from RockAuto. Has anyone actually installed them in the car. I read somewhere that the activated carbon filters may make the AC system over work(or something like that). any thoughts?

Several people have installed the charcoal versions.

I have mentioned in other threads that one needs to be careful about assuming that a filter that traps the most particles is the best for your system. That applies to home HVAC also.

The problem is that it "could" in some cases cause the fan to work harder, possibly causing the fan to fail, or could reduce the effectiveness of the system (especially cooling). The same is true of any filter that is too dirty. It's not a clear cut case either way, but something to consider.

I would rather use a regular filter and change it twice as often, rather than getting an expensive filter that may restrict air flow even when new out of the box.

For the same reasons, most home HVAC professionals warn against using the most restrictive and expensive home filters in their systems.

 

[trespinosranch]

I agree Mark. I just received a charcoal filter from Amazon and after installation I felt it may be too restrictive. I started up the car, and although I didn't drive anywhere, I felt the A/C system wasn't as effective as with the OEM filter (it was filled with small leaves and particulate matter).

Going to the dealer to buy a few OEM filters tomorrow.