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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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In-Cabin Micro Filters

Hello guys i was wondering when is it time to replace th e In-Cabin Micro Filters in the RL.
I purchased the car with 38,800 miles back in March it now has 42,300 should i replace this soon?

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Old May 9, 2010 | 01:56 AM
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only one way to know, take it out and inspect it. No need to replace it if its clean of course
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Old May 9, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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I'd replace it once per year. It's cheap and worth it.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by lstevennl
only one way to know, take it out and inspect it. No need to replace it if its clean of course
Had know idea this was something i could change myself. Any instructions on this change?
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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open the glove box, open the hidden top box, remove the manual.

Grab the whole bottom of hidden glove box and start pulling, disconnect a few pieces of velctro.

Once that is out...two little push hinges and you got it!
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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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really straight forward should take no more than 20 minutes
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Old May 9, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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not 20mins..

about 5mins tops!!! in cabin filter it is really easy. air filter is another story....
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Old May 9, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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There is a DIY in the Garage
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/f-001-2g-rl-cabin-air-filter-diy-500376/
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