2007-2012 Nissan Altima Cabin Air Filter Replacement

How to replace your cabin air filter in a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima. You'll need a philips head screw driver for this project. In order to access the filter you have to remove the glove box. Once removed you can access the filter.

[@cardinalamateur8456]

NO NEED to remove glove box or trim panel. I did mine tonight in literally 10 minutes including vacuuming the debris left inside the filter box. I'm not small, but was able to get on my back under the glove box and access the area. EASY fix and saved $$$$.

[@HorrorDev87]

fuck me I wish I had seen this comment before I pulled this whole damn compartment off...

[@duddyfred]

This advice is LEGIT. Just replaced in less than 5 min thanks to this comment. I put the passenger seat all the way back and laid on my back with head toward the floor. no sweat!

[@mikedavis4871]

True Fact

[@mikedavis4871]

No need to remove all that

[@brando555555]

Lol so this video is a big waste of time... the comments are where it's at

[@men0fvalour29]

Good video. Thanks. I found it easier to disconnect the power connectors to the Valet and Light and remove the glove box completely so that I could climb down into the foot well to visually see what I was doing. Also, when putting the cabin filter lid back on, because the filter fits flush to the rim, I pushed the filter lid tab down firmly to secure it. If I didn't, with a little pressure the filter lid would pop back off. For anyone doing this for the first time. THIS IS NOT HARD. Just take 30 minutes of your time to slowly work through it, getting the old filter out is the longest part. If you shape the new filter like an "hour glass" by squeezing the middle and angle the new filter into the hole, it quickly slides in. Just remember to firmly press down on the tab to make sure the cap is secured.

[@DmitriKisov]

As others have pointed out, it is not necessary to remove the glove box. If you watch the video through, you will see the location of the filter door. If you remove the console trim panel, you will have access to the filter compartment. Squeeze the filter at the top and the bottom and feed one end into the slot. Push it on in and it will expand to its original shape and do its job! The video is very helpful for actually locating the filter compartment and how the panel door works.

[@DmitriKisov]

The replacement in the video CAF1348P is on sale at AutoZone for 7.29 right now! Even at the regular price, this only took ten minutes: 2 minutes to get the panel off, the door open and the filter removed. 8 minutes to get the new filter in and figure out how the frickin' compartment door clicks back in. Save money. Do it yourself!

[@erickoopmans8810]

Thanks for posting. I just used your video to removed the glove box and replace the cabin filter of my wife's 2009 Nissan Maxima. Your video was especially helpful in locating all of the screws. The dealership wanted $150. I spend $10 on the filter and an hour of my time.

[@hamlettelmah441]

Eric Koopmans i couldn't help but to ask this question. REALLY 150 for replacing a 8-10 filter???? that's insane, i used to work at few tire shops but the most they would ever charge was usually 20-30 max, the bosses always made the point of telling the sales people to sell at for as much as reasonably possible depending on customer which i thought was B.S but anyhow they said if you can get double of what it cost the shop to buy the filter which usually would run anywhere between $3-$15 depending on the car then you did well so be flexible, the good and understanding and not greedy sales guys would usually look at the customers invoice and if they had already done other work then usually they would throw it in there no charge but i can not remember seeing an invoice for a cabin filter more that 18-$20 although years later i watched my mom pay a mechanic $88 for a cabin filter, i had no clue what the transaction was all about until later when we picked up the van and drove off the lot, had i known we were there for that i would of saved us a cool $ 80

[@ThereG0Pabl0Yt]

I came to remove the glovebox so I can reattach my drain tube for the sunroof thanks this helped save me 190 bucks

[@jimgrau3162]

Thanks for the help. I had to take out the glove box because the filter was so jammed. This job is not recommended for old guys like me who have no flexibility.

[@darksam9568]

I haven't seen the other similar videos, but I thank you for taking your time making this one. If any of you are trying to do this, it's pretty hard to get your neck inside there, especially if you're more on the heavy side. It took me 40 min approx to do this on my 2011 Altima. I broke the plate that covers the filter in place, googled it and people just said to duct tape it which is what I did. Saved myself $30 in process. I probably could've had Jiffy Lube do it for me to save me the stress but it's good to fix your own things too!

[@dancrowley7273]

Thanks! This video helped me figure out how to access the blower motor. I removed the glove box as shown in the video and it was right behind it. The fan was making a clicking sound so I had to clean out a small amount of debri.

[@lesd6141]

He did not reinstall the cover plate correctly. The tab on the leading edge of the cover plate came loose and pulled away from the opening when he pushed in the bottom tab. Also, when he removed the old filter it appears a portion of the cardboard edge was missing. If it is still inside the housing it could be sucked up inside the blower unit. What I do is to put duct tape on the outside edge of the new filter covering the end and about 1 inch of the top and bottom edge. Make your own tabs so when you remove the cover plate you can pull the filter down from the top and then from the bottom. Much easier to remove the old filter this way; especially for me, an old retired mechanic with a fused right wrist.

[@alwaysyellow]

Thx for posting sir! It was a miserable process but not worth paying the labor to the mechanics! Thx again!

[@ThatGuyInPhilly]

Thanks for this. Had my Nissan in at the dealership for inspection and this was "recommended" for replacement...but for $88.00! (Oh and $45 for the regular Air filter in the engine which is maybe a 45-60 second job?) This replacement was new to me, it's a tight squeeze and a little tricky especially the first time but very doable. Removing the glove box, the latch - very simple. Putting that latch back in place - noticed you had a some trouble also - that seemed like the hardest part of this entire job...lol Anyway...thanks again for the video, you were very helpful!

[@nickfist8572]

Amazing video! Thanks for taking the time and putting this together. Why they (Nissan) would place the filter in such an awkward place (waaaaay back there) is beyond me. Nonetheless, great instructions and thanks for your help!

[@kenbklynbklyn5406]

Pull passenger seat all the way back Lay on your back look up and you can access the filter box and clean and replace in less than 10. Mins!

[@robertscott5527]

Thanks for this video as the engineers really made this a little work to get at.The owners manual says to take it to the dealer for service but I think most anyone can do this at home.

[@squigglymustache9724]

I'm really scared to check mine.... years and I didn't even know of such a thing.... --- It looked bad, I got it, thanks for the video👍

[@brianfisher6605]

Thank you for the video. You seem to have the air flow pointing to the rear of the vehicle, with the tab at the bottom. Other websites say for the cabin air filter arrow to point to the firewall of the vehicle. This is my first time. It took me a long time to actually remove the filter. Removing the glove box was a piece of cake. I had to have 2 tries to remove the filter. It must have taken an hour. I had to lay on my back and have my wife lift up the glove compartment so that I would have my head close to the air filter with 2 arms up. Nissan should have the same system as other cars. This removing of the glove box is nuts.

[@madbudda67]

I seen the other videos and they say to point in the direction of the firewall but I'm not sure. I just changed mine and I pointed towards firewall. Had did you do yours ?

[@zr0423]

“You’ll notice there’s a little tab right here, to pull the air filter out, which....just ripped” 😂

[@sfuadcharitablefoundation5430]

Good video. Took me about 15 minutes. The most difficult part is getting the old filter out. Mine did not have a tab to grab onto. It helps if you have 2 elbows and a head the size of a softball but I possess neither.

[@takechargewithtiffanycpt6760]

lol #truth

[@DmitriKisov]

a small needle nose pliers can grab the old filter and yank enough of it through the opening to remove.

[@kentonmassey7823]

i want you to know i laughed so hard my stomach hurt when i read this

[@SteveAn01]

Is it just me or does it look like the cover was not snapped back into place? Anyway thanks for posting, this looks like a pain but I'll give it a try. No way would I attempt without you guidance

[@virgonomic]

Thanks for posting. I did mine today. My filter was as dirty as yours. 142 000 km / 88 750 mi. I won't leave it as long next time. When I put the filter in it had a crease in the outer edge. I tried to push it in further and work it up and down but it wouldn't take. I figure it's in there... Also I didn't bother clipping the wire back in,since I will just have to remove it next time.

[@MrMatterman1]

Thanks John C. Reilly

[@MindFreak590]

For your health!

[@trinorapinto-sassman1969]

Very helpful. Would recommend pinching the filter so the first end rounds and is smaller than the hole, then push in and pinch the other end and it will spring back to fit the hole once it's all the way in. Thanks.

[@2003pblakey]

nice video. when replacing the filter and you pull on the tab, it usually breaks if its old. alternate way to get it out is get an old hanger and make a hook to grab it and pull it out. no point in worrying about it ripping since you are replacing it anyway. Great video! thanks for sharing.

[@brianfisher6605]

That is a good suggestion. It took me a long time to remove the cabin air filter, about 1 hour. I like your idea. I did it about April 25, 2021 in Saskatchewan. Then I had to wait a few days for the weather to warm up in Saskatchewan. Finally it warmed up enough on April 29, 2021 for me to be outside putting in the new cabin air filter. It is such a hard job. I still have to put the cover on. That is why I watched the video again. I do not know how I did it. If people say that it is an easy job, they are either crazy or lying.

[@surimaribo24]

instead of taking the glove box out . simply take the side panel out and the cabin filter will be easier to access.

[@mikey76020]

It is funny that our dealer service tech recommended changing the cabin air filter on our 2010 Nissan Altima but when we agreed to it, he said it doesn't have one to change!!?? Think I will change it and take the dirty one over there and drop it on his lap!

[@gutiesan]

GREAT VIDEO ! and simple too. My car is a 2013 Altima and this was awesome in helping me. I bought a filter for a 2012 Altima at AUTO ZONE and the width and type were the same BUT! it was a bit higher so all I did was carefully measure the ONE SIDE that was TALLER and Carefully cut approximately 1/2 inch and WALAH ! Perfect fit.

[@grimandi2003]

All I can say Is thank you so much, u saved me a ton of money.

[@tsgtmaddog]

Bo Tec, nice video. Just completed this on my 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL. FRAM CF11173 Fresh Breeze Cabin got off Amazon for $11.

[@elizabethcaffrey9743]

Oh boy. cabin filter cover was NOT secured,,, Do over !!!!

[@MoebiusTripper]

In my 2011 Nissan Altima, the cabin air filter is on the left side in the very back. It is easier to remove the filter with the glove box off. But some people can remove the filter with the glove box on....But you have to adjust the passenger chair all the way back and then be on your back with your legs resting over the top of the backrest.. You also have to remove the left side panel to get to the cabin air filter.

[@botek2923]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help!

[@xU2EDGEx]

Thanks -- did a "his and hers" cabin filter change. The first one took about 12 minutes, the second one in about seven.

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

The what?

[@waltonml2]

This was a good video and saved me a considerable amount of money that Jiffy Lube was going to charge me. Thank you so much!

[@publicmail2]

As mention don't need to remove glove box and the filter cover was not attached correctly letting dirty air enter around filter.

[@danahanlon5909]

Just want to say the cover we watched be put back on is not secured in this video and it's not easy.The design of the placement of the cabin filter was a bazaar idea.The job will test your patience

[@sPaZCiTy]

Thanks! this helped a lot and it actually wasn't that hard to do. Saved me money

[@juanweigel1057]

I'm changing mine out tomorrow I'm going to try pushing the seat back thank you man

[@botek2923]

Your right it seems like they made it difficult so you would have to bring it in to the dealership.

[@1winna]

Needle nose pliers bro

[@shawncrawford2979]

I just did mine on an 2009, don't take off the glove box. I am 6'1" 250 it was tight under the dash but I got it in in 2 minutes

[@mikeblaz]

Same....6'2 220" 2009 as well.

[@brianfisher6605]

@@mikeblaz You guys have long arms. But as I look back on it. The removal of the glove compartment did not help that much. It is a job from hell either way. I just finished installing the cabin air filter on April 29, 2021. I have been working on this for a few days, waiting for the right weather in SK to finally install the cabin air filter. It is a disgrace that it should put one to so much tribulation to actually install them. It should have been designed differently.

[@brianfisher6605]

I am 5 fit 7 and I wish that I had longer arms to do this job. Lend me your arms. haha.

[@mikeblaz]

@@brianfisher6605 Cool you got it done! Remember w/my long arms comes a long body. I was crimped up like a pretzel installing the filter...not looking forward to doing it again for some time. Nissan screwed up in their engineering placement/accessibility of the filter....

[@joe56984]

I used your video to help me change my cabin air filter, thanks!

[@petermai8800]

This is exactly I have in my 2014 Maxima. I did not take off the glove compartment. A little hard to get the old filter out and put new filter in. Thanks guys

[@brianfisher6605]

It is a veeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry hard job. I did it on April 29, 2021.

[@efan1980]

Good video. I had a 2010 Altima 2.5S and felt the same pain to change the cabin filter every time.Some people said you the filter cab be changed without removing the glove box. Yes. you can do it by pulling the old filter out but I feel it was hard to push the new filter into the slot evenly cause the slot opening is smaller than actual filter width and hard to make it flat behind the glove box.

[@markovwms]

I did i it according to this video and broke the filter cover. Apparently you didn’t have to take the glove compartment out. Had to pay the dealership $40 to fix the error

[@xluvpink5x]

you didnt snap cover on ,i hope that is your car

[@vitaminG451]

not necessary. just reach back under the glove box to find the same housing. no need to remove glove box

[@troypilgreen8924]

Yes, thanks for the comment. I was able to change it without removing the glovebox.

[@charlesfrazier2371]

Pussies

[@ErraticHail]

Thank you, your vid helped me a lot. Also, you probably should've just said "point it towards you" or "towards the engine", not just "this way". Some of us have potato vision and can't see the tiny arrows in your vid. Just a friendly tip.

[@biggiebog]

Thanks for the video it's very helpful and I know getting the older filter was you dealing with a camera in one hand and positioning as this Supa D kid didn't take into account with his "with all due respect" comment but helpful and I will be doing it myself as well.

[@snowman5686]

thanks dude! Spa D(dumbass) must work for the dealership.

[@takechargewithtiffanycpt6760]

Great video!!! Just successfully changed my filter :)

[@wgyu1218]

Those people who say dont have to remove the glove box, POST a video to prove your theory. How can a 6 inch guy to fit in that small space?

[@danahanlon5909]

Agree

[@TheRbaezJr]

Thank you. Helped A LOT!

[@dannygatewood6720]

Very helpful.thanks brotha.

[@Smalltechguy]

I'm about to attempt this. I'm watching a car for someone and there is a strong odor inside. I have vacuumed the interior to include shampoo and air fresh as well. I hope this will fix it...

[@Nate807]

You can get to it without taking the glove box out and it will take less than 5 minutes

[@spke532]

how?

[@Nate807]

In my 2008 I was able to just take the cover off no problem and replace the filter without messing with the glove box. It's deep back there but it can be done fairly easily

[@klsc0401]

Fml... I took the whole box out.

[@Mote78]

Yes, this Bo Tek guy should take his post down. After struggling to remove the glove compartment I researched again and learned the filter can be removed without removing anything but the one plastic cover. Lost 30 minutes tying to do Bo's procedure. Doing it without removing the compartment, 5 minutes total and easy.

[@_LEONKING_]

Putting the new one back in is the problem, this was not the cause for my ac to not be cold but the filter definitely needed replacement that thing was truly dirty

[@dirlqnswhxk]

Thanks, man! it was very very useful to watch this video.

[@jonathanland2343]

How many miles should be on the car prior to the filter change? Or it just whenever your ready?

[@UwillCmeWin]

Just changed my cabin air filter thx to this video, 2 years ago i did not have much free time and paid the dealer to do it....when i removed the filter myself i noticed that the dealer had put the air flow on the filter on the wrong side.....is that big of a deal ????

[@marlowegaray4262]

thank you! you saved us some $$$

[@madbudda67]

Which way is the filter arrow supposed to point? Is it towards the back of the car or the front ? I have a 2008 coupe.

[@douglaspendergraft1055]

It helps to get a wire clothes hanger, curve it at the end to make a hook and use it as a tool to extract the old filter. Also, might not be a bad idea to blow all the old debris out with canned air or air compressor before installing the new filter. Thank you for the video!

[@vnpro9537]

Very helpful video...thanks for sharing.

[@mooredelira]

show and explain which way the arrows point on the cabin air filter before you install the filter.

[@rosskrause3926]

Great job here..helps a lot.

[@garytalavera]

Me? I contort myself on my back to on a hot summer day because I like to sweat buckets. :)

[@mundaserious2]

I did it too ,, you don't have to take any glove box out,, just go under glove box and you can pull it its but struggling but not hard.

[@urdupoetryurdupoetry1022]

Good Information

[@detectivedan6766]

Super duper helpful!! Thanks a ton!

[@turbonic29]

Thank you very much.

[@bigMikeRomero]

Thanks for sharing. Very very helpful

[@uzielm21]

Thank you sir, help me a lot, appreciate about that work, God bless you,

[@rubyritchey]

thank you for this!

[@f.jamesfeliho4831]

Great demo. Thanks

[@paulyfixx8593]

hi I dont ususally post comments but I thought I would try in case u reply :) firstly, amazing video! very useful and I followed it to do mine! SO THANK YOU! also, I need to replace my entire dash assembly..the whole rubber part of the dash that cracks very badly on these models..I have a 2007, I found one at a junk yard for a 2012 and it looks literarily IDENTICAL..do u know if the dash part is exactly the same fit? 2007 - 2012 I THINK is the same interior parts but im making sure before I go pull it out..pleeease help I cant find help for it anywhere its very hard to figure out lol

[@kerrystaffa4335]

it's all the way in there,I had a nervous break down, it's all the way in the front ,theres part of the AC that's blocking the asset to get the filter.( I said, no way ) I'm not screwing with this. Get someone that knows their stuff.

[@Roadhog49]

Thank You!!

[@dfa2121]

Do you plan on doing a video for the 5th generation 2013+ model??? I am thinking it should be a similar process, but you never know....

[@alcaldealer8515]

thank you for the vid, time to change mine

[@blaynewayne]

Thanks! Needed this

[@rjvagv1]

Seen post for 2008 Nissan Altima no need to remove the glove box. Is this correct? Thanks!

[@rtrey2436]

Which way do you point the air flow arrow ? ?

[@johnkopp1486]

Why are you taking the glove box off? I just go through the access panel located on the aide

[@tonyy33055]

Thanks so much for this.

[@havardalm8392]

relatively easy compared to the Nissan qashqai, where the whole pedal assembly has to come out every service. Nicely made engineers for those mechanics :/

[@JoeyAnayaGranado]

Is the ac blower motor located in the same area?

[@petervanthiangceu]

thank you very much and I hope u'll show me another one

[@Smalltechguy]

Holy Cow, I was trying not to pull the glove box out but since the filter is much larger than the cover which is only 7 inches...are these guys crazy...makes me feel like i'm going to damage the filter...grrrrr

[@iwannagotosunnyside]

How often do you charge your cabin air filter?

[@brianfisher6605]

Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr again! At least this is what you think at the time. I did it April 29, 2021. It is April 29th, 2021. One needs the spongy kind of cabin air filter. Not all cabin air filters are created equal for this car.

[@raganx7108]

Thanks

[@reeflx7199]

Great video!

[@hamlettelmah441]

hey doink how about your pinky or the thinner of your fat fingers or even wet your fat finger to get better grip big guy, only messing with you but in all honesty why did they do this because i had a 03 altima and that thing was a piece of cake to change, no screws, no nothing just open the glove box, push in on the right side while releasing the left side tab and magic there it is

[@cesardeleon534]

What is that cable on 2:37? There is like a piece of plastic holding it? ....I broke mine What does it do? PLEASE HELP

[@mathaithomas3642]

Two wires.One for the glove box light and the other for the remote boot opener cut off switch situated inside the g box

[@moonlandercmdr64]

very helpful thanks

[@HumbertoCavill]

Quick thing, I drive the coupe, this was the absolute hardest thing I've ever done.

[@ef2fodo]

thanks helpful video

[@dingodogie]

Overall good video but at eight minutes 20 seconds I'm calling BS. Your cover is just sitting there loose when you put it back together. Other than that it was helpful.

[@jimmymac63]

Thank you for doing this.....:)

[@markbalo4469]

I cant believe i paid 90 bucks for replacing this...

[@mrhow22]

Mark balo lol

[@unapprovedtruth7116]

You must understand that many, many mechanics are scumbag ex felon pieces of shit who don't think twice about price gouging and ripping off single moms, the elderly and the young and dumb. You can tell a mechanic is fair priced and efficient when he has round the clock cars in and out. Just do your best to work on small fixes like this yourself. Get tire jacks and a lift etc.

[@everyonewasstealingmynamea919]

Geeez nissan sure does make it a hassle... on my mustang it’s so much simply

[@MrDjchaz75]

great video thx

[@captZEEbo]

On a 2010 altima, you can just ignore everything about taking out the glove box. It was a huge waste of time. I assume other models are the same. It's just ALL the way back there and a little harder to see, but really not much harder to see at all. I followed and when I was done, I realized I could have just reached down there without taking out the glove box.

[@jaime552]

Yea if you get limber enough you can change it within 5 minutes, without taking out the glove box.

[@johnarntz1096]

truckshow515 Yeah, the second time I replaced mine, I bypassed the glove box removal step altogether. The original filter had no tab, so it was a bear to remove; replacement filters, however, come equipped with tabs, making removal so much easier.

[@AshleyOuellette]

good video