Heres some pis of my dirty ass AC filter after 30k miles and almost 2 years.

The filter you can buy from autocarparts or the dealer and its located right behind the glove box. Took about 20 min to do.
Dealer wanted 150 bucks to change the thing along w/ the 30k miles maint.

http://public.fotki.com/novawhitetypes/ac_filter/

 

 

When is it recommended to be replaced; mileage???

 

Joe, how much $$ for the filters and how about a step by step tutorial?

 

30 k miles or 2 yrs . I did it in some 20 mins u need only a screwdriver... very easy to do... Just unbolt 2 screws drop the glove box and you get access to the filters...

the old filters were disgusting! aweful... I ordered mine from AHmotors.com for $10 each...

 

Also, on the first time you change your AC filter, you have to cut out a panel blocking access to the filter.

 

you can cut it out OR take the side panel off near the shifter then take the entire plastic piece out. which i did.

 

A tutorial with pics would be good for the FAQ. I was just thinking about doing this too.

 

Do you have play by play pics available? I'd like to save 130 bucks.

 

My 30k service is scheduled for Wednesday. I planned on replacing the cabin filters myself anyways, so it's good to see how easy it is.

 

Step by Step .pdf file on replacing the cabin air filter from Purolator.

http://www.pureoil.com/Pics/Cabin_in...Fs/6943570.pdf

 

1. The price that was quoted was WAY TOO HIGH! I've got a quote and its for around $30 (with $20 for the oil change and a quick look-see under the car). Total time == less than 2 hours (probably time 1 - 1.25 hours).

2. Depending on the area, those things can get pretty dirty. I keep Hepa filters running in my place (they have carbon pre-filters) and the Hepas are normally good for around 1-2 years. Mine last 6-months being in an urban area. So, if you are on the freeway a lot or in a "dirty" urban area, you might want to do the change early to be able to get idea on subsequent change intervals...

YMMV

 

does the 1st gen has a A/C filter too? is it the same way to change it?