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Originally Posted by Modshack If your Glove box is half empty then you will undoubtedly have a problem and break stuff. If your glove box is half full, you will

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Old 02-02-2010, 01:22 PM   #76 (permalink)
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If your Glove box is half empty then you will undoubtedly have a problem and break stuff. If your glove box is half full, you will have no issues at all and things will go swimingly......
Doesn't half of one side equal half of the other side?? Doh!
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yah, just pull... and pull real hard. pull even harder if it doesnt come off.

if the steering wheel falls off in the other seat, then you know you pulled too hard.
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Modshack pointed out "If your Glove box is half empty then you will undoubtedly have a problem and break stuff. If your glove box is half full, you will have no issues at all and things will go swimmingly......"

I should point out that my glove box was half empty when I started. I had the common sense to take out everything before I started and then put everything back so that it was half full and the installation went just fine.

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Oh, this is just vile! I'm an allergy sufferer and just assumed that having an in cabin air filter listed as one of the things you have to replace means that it is something that actually comes with the car...
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hey guys, i did the install today and uploaded some extra pics so you guys can do this easier. you don't have to pull hard and there's no chance anything can break unless u're stup!d.
there is a total of 7 screws to be removed, not 6. u'll be pulling real hard if you don't remove the hidden screw and break something.

i added to caneman88's original DIY here DIY: Adding In-Cabin air filter to the 370Z

or just read below

First off, i would like to thank caneman88 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.

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I assume you guys know how to reverse the directions to put everything back.
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As I mentioned earlier in the post, buy the CAF1766 filter or the equivilant. It is thinner and fits better than the CAF1792. There are runners at the back of the box that hold the filter up and the four tabs (on the filter door) that g96818 refers to hold the front up away from the fan..
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As I mentioned earlier in the post, buy the CAF1766 filter or the equivilant. It is thinner and fits better than the CAF1792. There are runners at the back of the box that hold the filter up and the four tabs (on the filter door) that g96818 refers to hold the front up away from the fan..
....In fact just installed that equivalent (Purolator version).

STP: CAF1766
Purolator: C35479
WIX: 24883
Fram: CF10157

No need to notch the filter. This is the one meant to go in there...

This is a Lexus/Toyota equivalent P/N Toyota 87139-32010

Fitment: Lexus ES330 v6 3.3l 2004-2005, RX400 Hybrid 2006-2009, Toyota Avalon V6 3.0L 2002-2004, Camry V6 2002-2005 & 4Cyl 2006, Highlander V6 3.3L 2004-2007 & Hybrid V6 2006-2007, Sienna V6 3.3L 2004-2006, Solara 2003-2006

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just curious guys, but on my IS300 i have the exact same filter and filter holder assembly. to access it you just pinch the sides of the glovebox and the door pops off. not sure if you can do the same with the Z....
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For those that want a charcoal impregnated filter, the Wix 24905 & Napa 4905 filter will fit fine.
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Talked to the dealership... "Your car is due to have the filter replaced at 12 months." "Is there a filter in there now?" "No, but it will be replaced at 12 months." "The one that is not in there?" "Yes." "Ok, I have allergies, it would be really helpful if you put one in there now." "Ok, we'll order the part... it will be $45." "$45??? But the original is missing!" "Correct, but if you do an early replacement, it isn't covered by your warranty. You can wait until May and then we'll pay for it."

AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!
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You can wait until May and then we'll pay for it."

AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!
I don't understand this. How is it a warranty item? Do you have a service policy you paid for? In the service book it is NOT listed as standard equipment on the '09 Z but is available as an optional accessory. They don't owe you a free one. The 15K/12 month check says to replace it, so that is part of the service you are paying for as part of the check, but the filter is not free. Consumables rarely are and your warranty specifically states that (Page 6). Either way you're paying for both the service and the part. They should have said You'll pay for it.

Dearly too unless you do the $15 DIY
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