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Old 01-07-2015, 08:19 AM   #166 (permalink)
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great dyi thread thanks much ....
well, broke the filter door both taps..i have J&B welded the tabs back on, I guess iwill have to order a new one if JB WELD don't hold.
I picked up a stp caf7799 carbon or charcoal filter from autozone 15.99
it is a close fit just a tad long but should work, its the only one in stock lol
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I use these as well.
Thanks for the DIY.

So how did you guys get this to fit? It's too long!


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So how did you guys get this to fit? It's too long!
That's what she said!
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That's what she said!
I'd pull it out, slide it back in, pull it slide it back in, still wouldn't fit. Pulled it out again, just to make sure it was going in the right slot, still no go. Tried forcing it with it with one hand while guiding it in with the other. The mofo will not fit!! Shoulda known better than to force a charcoal filter into a white box.
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I'd pull it out, slide it back in, pull it slide it back in, still wouldn't fit. Pulled it out again, just to make sure it was going in the right slot, still no go. Tried forcing it with it with one hand while guiding it in with the other. The mofo will not fit!! Shoulda known better than to force a charcoal filter into a white box.
My Brother, once you go charcoal, you never go back!! LOL & SMH.
If you were not using one of there, you are trying to stick a square peg
in a round hole, my friend!

Any of these will work. I used the charcoal CF10140 with no problem. Go to
page one or two on this subject to make sure of your insertion orientation, ok?
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I used the Fram CF10157. It's not the same size as the oem, but I found if it is turned sideways you can cram it in there. Next year I'll try the STP model

On a side note, for those with the musty smell coming from the vents, try pouring a 20% solution of bleach and water down the windshield before you wash your car


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Ok, so just to be clear, when I said 'turn it sideways', that's 90*





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Thank you for this DIY. Finally my allergies wont be going ape sh!t while im in my car. Additionally, I also used the Fram CF 10157 and i had to really cram it in there. It worked but im sure there is a filter that is better suited for our cars.
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Thank you for this DIY. Finally my allergies wont be going ape sh!t while im in my car. Additionally, I also used the Fram CF 10157 and i had to really cram it in there. It worked but im sure there is a filter that is better suited for our cars.
u did LIFT the filter while you pushed the door in, right? it needs to go on the ledge.

i did the install last friday using 10157 (as i did before 5yrs ago) and it's a simple smooth install. no forcing.
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u did LIFT the filter while you pushed the door in, right? it needs to go on the ledge.

i did the install last friday using 10157 (as i did before 5yrs ago) and it's a simple smooth install. no forcing.

To be totally honest I'm not sure if I did that... Lol


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I'm not sure if anyone else has run into this, but I found the Purolator: C35479 at Advance Auto Parts and the thing was HUGE. It was like twice the size that it should have been. (didn't buy it BTW )

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I'm not sure if anyone else has run into this, but I found the Purolator: C35479 at Advance Auto Parts and the thing was HUGE. It was like twice the size that it should have been. (didn't buy it BTW )

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Default Change 370Z Cabin Air Filter

I just did my 2012 370z coupe cabin filter and want to add a couple useful details: First, there are exactly 7 screws (and multiple clips that help align things). There are are 4 obvious screws across the top and 2 less obvious screws in the lower corners. The 7th screw is visible way back behind the tray on the upper right and is accessible either with a long Philips or, better yet, by working with the swing out glovebox to lift the 2 lower back hinges off their mates and angulating it so the "stops" clear out of their side holes. Second,the filter itself is behind a white cover door which opens by gently pulling on the latch on the right and sliding the hatch to the right so that a tab on the left side slides out of its slot. Remove the dirty filter and replace so "Nissan" is showing right side up, then slightly lift the filter as you close the hatch so that it remains elevated by the little angulated tabs on the bottom side of the hatch facing the filter. Pretty easy to reassemble all (helps if remove the retractor clip on the left of the tray and put all screws in then put it back on). It was a bit tricky to get the hinges to engage but seemed to help to get tray a little high then press down. Beats paying the dealer $80.
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