DIY: Adding In-Cabin air filter to the 370Z

caneman88 · 01-31-2010, 07:41 PM

Ok here is what to do if you want clean air inside your Z.
Bought the in cabin filter at Autozone for the Maxima seems like a lot of the Nissan's use the same filter.
1.About 6 screws to take glove box out then pull hard.
2.Open the vent door be careful the tab on the left on trap door breaks easy.
3.Insert filter and reassemble had to use a penny to hold left side tab broke.
4.Breathe the Clean Air.
5.Crank up the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rep points needed:

theDreamer · 01-31-2010, 08:15 PM

In which picture/part did you have to use a penny?

caneman88 · 01-31-2010, 08:38 PM

It does not show it but in the first pic there is a tab on the left opposite of the clip and it is just a flat piece of plastic and it broke anything flat will work just to keep it tight against the flap if your careful taking it off should not break.
Not sure if I have the airflow direction right? looks right to me.Have a magnet handy or a magnetized screwdriver some of the screws will fall behind the glove box.

theDreamer · 01-31-2010, 08:39 PM

Sounds good, thank you.

vipor · 01-31-2010, 09:23 PM

good writeup

rep points for going Prem so early, not for the DIY lol

FuszNissan · 01-31-2010, 11:44 PM

Nice Job!

Trips · 01-31-2010, 11:54 PM

Nice write up! caneman88

WhiskeyHotel · 02-01-2010, 10:01 AM

Nice! Thanks! Nissan sure is cheap. How hard would it be to pop one in there on the assembly line. Sheesh.

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Nice Job!

Your dealership should offer filter installs for the 09s to score brownie points with customers.

ChrisSlicks · 02-01-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caneman88

Not sure if I have the airflow direction right? looks right to me.box.

I think your direction is correct. The re-circ damper looks like it is right above the filter with the blower motor below.

+rep

Zsteve · 02-01-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

Nice! Thanks! Nissan sure is cheap. How hard would it be to pop one in there on the assembly line. Sheesh.

Really if the slot was already there then why not use it. Now this isnt a turn on or off thing is it, like in some cars?

caneman88 · 02-01-2010, 03:58 PM

Maybe the label part of the filter goes on the side that is not visiable when it is installed mine was a little snug but got it to fit.

g96818 · 02-02-2010, 03:17 AM

First off, i would like to thank you for pioneering this DIY, but I hope you don't mind if i expand a little more and make corrections on your DIY.
Do this at your own risk, I'm not responsible if you break something using this easier modified directions.

First off. there are 7 screws total. Screw #6 is sort of a hidden screw.

Remove screw 1 -> 4. if you have a super long screw driver then remove 5 -> 7 also, if not then read next step.

Next pull off the glove box. Grab the 2 spots circled in red and pull upwards. This allows you VERY easy access to screws 5 -> 7 as well as a much easier time removing the panel. This step is OPTIONAL, but as i mentioned, it gives you easy access to screws 5 -> 7 and it also gives you a spot to grab panel to pull it off. To put the glove box back, just line up the hinge and pop it back in.

Next GENTLY pull off the panel starting from the RIGHT side first. You don't wanna damage that extension area on the right side by pulling too hard on the left. Insert finger where the arrows are and grab the bottom with your other hand and pull. Do the same on the other side.
Removing the glove box lanyard is optional (actually, mines popped off as i was figuring how to put the glove box back in after accidentally removing it) but it gives you more space to work with.
Remember, pull GENTLY, you shouldn't have to pull hard after removing the hidden screw, #6.

The rest you can follow caneman88's to install/replace the filter. I just have one thing that I found might be useful and that is to cut 4 slots on the bottom of the filter wall so that you can close the vent door without smashing the filter. You'll know what i mean when you take off the vent door. Just line up the slots with the 4 things on the door and make like a 1/4" -> 1/2" cut. See pic for approx locations, measure the actual location with the vent door.

Yes the arrow on the filter points down. Air is sucked from the top and down into the circular thing.

I assume you guys know how to reverse the directions to put everything back.

Rep points much appreciated if you found this addition helpful

*edit* Fixed broken image. Let me know if the links are broken and I'll upload it again.

VCuomo · 02-02-2010, 04:43 PM

How long do these filters usually last?

ZKindaGuy · 02-02-2010, 06:35 PM

I'll stick to using my God-given nose hairs...they are a heckuva alot cheaper and don't have to ever be replaced...just blown them out once or twice a day.....

01-31-2010, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	In which picture/part did you have to use a penny? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-31-2010, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
caneman88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 225 Drives: PG 370Z,M-35,F150 Rep Power: 16	It does not show it but in the first pic there is a tab on the left opposite of the clip and it is just a flat piece of plastic and it broke anything flat will work just to keep it tight against the flap if your careful taking it off should not break. Not sure if I have the airflow direction right? looks right to me.Have a magnet handy or a magnetized screwdriver some of the screws will fall behind the glove box. __________________ GO CANES \|\|Stillen CB Exhaust \|\|Berk HFC \|\|Stillen G3 Intake\|\|UpRev Tuned\|\|S-Tune Front Spoiler\|\|Setrab 19 Oil Cooler\|\|

01-31-2010, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Sounds good, thank you. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-31-2010, 09:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	good writeup rep points for going Prem so early, not for the DIY lol __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-31-2010, 11:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Nice Job! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

01-31-2010, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Nice write up! caneman88 __________________

02-01-2010, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Nice! Thanks! Nissan sure is cheap. How hard would it be to pop one in there on the assembly line. Sheesh.

02-01-2010, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
caneman88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 225 Drives: PG 370Z,M-35,F150 Rep Power: 16	Maybe the label part of the filter goes on the side that is not visiable when it is installed mine was a little snug but got it to fit. __________________ GO CANES \|\|Stillen CB Exhaust \|\|Berk HFC \|\|Stillen G3 Intake\|\|UpRev Tuned\|\|S-Tune Front Spoiler\|\|Setrab 19 Oil Cooler\|\|

02-02-2010, 03:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	First off, i would like to thank you for pioneering this DIY, but I hope you don't mind if i expand a little more and make corrections on your DIY. Do this at your own risk, I'm not responsible if you break something using this easier modified directions. First off. there are 7 screws total. Screw #6 is sort of a hidden screw. Remove screw 1 -> 4. if you have a super long screw driver then remove 5 -> 7 also, if not then read next step. Next pull off the glove box. Grab the 2 spots circled in red and pull upwards. This allows you VERY easy access to screws 5 -> 7 as well as a much easier time removing the panel. This step is OPTIONAL, but as i mentioned, it gives you easy access to screws 5 -> 7 and it also gives you a spot to grab panel to pull it off. To put the glove box back, just line up the hinge and pop it back in. Next GENTLY pull off the panel starting from the RIGHT side first. You don't wanna damage that extension area on the right side by pulling too hard on the left. Insert finger where the arrows are and grab the bottom with your other hand and pull. Do the same on the other side. Removing the glove box lanyard is optional (actually, mines popped off as i was figuring how to put the glove box back in after accidentally removing it) but it gives you more space to work with. Remember, pull GENTLY, you shouldn't have to pull hard after removing the hidden screw, #6. The rest you can follow caneman88's to install/replace the filter. I just have one thing that I found might be useful and that is to cut 4 slots on the bottom of the filter wall so that you can close the vent door without smashing the filter. You'll know what i mean when you take off the vent door. Just line up the slots with the 4 things on the door and make like a 1/4" -> 1/2" cut. See pic for approx locations, measure the actual location with the vent door. Yes the arrow on the filter points down. Air is sucked from the top and down into the circular thing. I assume you guys know how to reverse the directions to put everything back. Rep points much appreciated if you found this addition helpful edit Fixed broken image. Let me know if the links are broken and I'll upload it again. kenchan, LinPark, eastwest2300 and 38 others like this. __________________ CZP are lying thieves! Last edited by g96818; 01-28-2016 at 05:10 PM. Reason: Fixed broken images again

02-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	How long do these filters usually last?

02-02-2010, 06:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	I'll stick to using my God-given nose hairs...they are a heckuva alot cheaper and don't have to ever be replaced...just blown them out once or twice a day..... filip00 likes this.

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