2016-2019 Chevy Cruze (2nd Gen) Cabin Filter Replacement

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This week in the Garage, our 2016 Chevy Cruze is back for more preventative maintenance. At just over 3 years old and a tick over 10,000 miles, it's time to tackle the monumental task of changing the Cabin Filter.
GM really shit the bed on this one!! This task, while not completely terrible, is not for the faint of heart. You will need to disassemble a few things on the passenger side of the dashboard & console just to reach the filter housing. Be patient and take your time, and you should be able to tackle it in under 20 minutes. Follow along as I masterfully, almost surgically, disassemble the dash and gain access to the cabin filter. Just note that I initially removed a couple of screws that did not need to be removed. The 2 that I was looking for were on the left side of the glove box.
Here is the link to the Cabin Air Filter on Amazon:
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[@joelmadison7952]

Everyone - put the bottom screw in first during reassembly.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

The one at 7:41?

[@joelmadison7952]

Yeah, the one underneath. I tightened the other four and the GB didn't line up right. Hell of a time with the screw underneath. Took out the 4 side screws and it was easier to get the bottom screw in.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

@@joelmadison7952 Good info, thanks!

[@joelmadison7952]

@BagPiPE_3 😄

[@johndimauro130]

This is easier than it looks. I am terrible at fixing things but I was able to do it with ease. I might even say it was EASY. Total time no more than 15 minutes. You can do it!

[@CertifiedShadetree]

🍻

[@sptrsttradr4918]

Thanks for posting this, kind of crazy to have to pop all that trim just to change a filter but thanks to you, it was pretty easy :-))

[@CertifiedShadetree]

It is pretty damn ridiculous what you have to rip apart! Glad I could be of help, though!! 🍻

[@Elkins24]

Thanks for the video, my wifes car is a 2017 Chevy Cruze LS, I did mine in about 10 min. but was nasty as I think was the original from the factory with 55,000 miles. It took me longer to vacumn out the area than to do the removal and install.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

No problem!!🍻 On that note, it really is easy to overlook these filters...

[@JamieE76]

Good video. Exactly what I was looking for. I was just going to have the dealership do it, but it looks easy enough, I'll just do it myself. Thanks!

[@CertifiedShadetree]

And I can't even imagine what the dealer would charge!! Best of luck to you!! 🍻

[@anthonyvalenti8948]

Absolute star buddy! I have the right hand drive version of this car which in Australia is known as the Holden Astra. Few slight differences to remove the glove box (no screw at the bottom - has 3 plastic fasteners and there's a hidden screw behind a panel within the glove box) as this car was only sold in Australia for 2 years there's not much reference on it but saved me $100 with your vid man. Very happy!

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Cheers! 🍻 Interesting, I didn't know they sold the 2nd Gen as a Holden!

[@anthonyvalenti8948]

@@CertifiedShadetree Yep, it's been an awesome little car. Shame GM has killed Holden.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

It really is. All of GM's cool sedans they sold stateside over the last 15 years came from Holden!!

[@williamk3408]

Learned two things, where the fuse panel is inside the car and how to change the cabin filter.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

🍻

[@nomorecontinues6564]

Thanks for this video, was a great help with changing my air filter today!

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Glad to help! 🍻

[@rockbay79]

I always use a Sharpie Fine-Point Pen to document the date and mileage on the side of these filters. This way I know how old the filter is at time of replacement.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

🏆 Brilliant idea!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Thanks for the videos on this car ! I'm earning man points doing this for my GF.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Nice!!🍻

[@kyleb8670]

Tbh I'm not sure you have to remove the center trim. Next time I do this, I'll only pull the side trim off the right to access the right screws, open the glove box to remove the 2 screws on the interior left, the bottom screw under the box, and use a flathead to remove the push clip to the right of the bottom screw. It took me 20 minutes, but I'm anticipating next time taking around 10 minutes now that I know where everything is. Anybody can do this, so give it a shot

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I'll have to try that. It's been 3 years, it's about time I change that filter again..

[@arikdalton3252]

I see you broke your clip off too 😐😂😅 I had to glue mine back on.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I also broke the front piece on the center console that runs under the fuse box the next time I replaced the cabin filter. 😡

[@JodeneKros]

Click on Installation instructions for cabin air filter from Oreilly's. Their "directions" are No where close to correct. I was ready to quit and return filter I purchased. Thank you for posting how to change cabin air filter 2019 Chevy Cruze. 7mm is also way better than 9/32! Appreciate it.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Glad to help! 🍻

[@TNungesser]

Thanks Joel!

[@CertifiedShadetree]

No problem, Chuck! 🍻

[@patriciabarberena4329]

Thank you that was awesome

[@CertifiedShadetree]

👍

[@rcummings4317]

excellent, very helpful

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Thanks!

[@ram3700]

Super helpful

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Muchas gracias! 🍻

[@mymojovapecom5166]

Thanks for this video! 👊🏻

[@CertifiedShadetree]

🍻

[@circuitprotector8693]

guess i'll let the oil change guys do it. looks like a pita with lottsa stuff that can break. but thanks for the video.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Thanks for the compliment! 🍻

[@ryancausey6842]

How many miles were on that car? The owner's manual says it doesn't need to be changed until about 36,000 miles, but I've heard some people say you should replace them every 15-30000 miles. My car is a 2019 and I haven't looked at the filter and never replaced it before.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I wouldn't go by mileage with a cabin filter. If you daily drive the car, you SHOULD change it once a year regardless of mileage.

[@gabrielcontreras5729]

Gracias

[@CertifiedShadetree]

De nada!!

[@gregmontgomery9726]

Thanks

[@CertifiedShadetree]

🍻 Cheers!

[@CptPandy-tj9ty]

Cheers mate

[@CertifiedShadetree]

🍻

[@lordgoth77]

Your glove box light didn't light after you put it together. Mine didn't either.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I honestly didn't think the Cruze had an illuminated glove box!! 🤣 I'll have to go out and check it now...

[@lordgoth77]

@@CertifiedShadetree Mine does, but it's an LT. I'm sure I saw a light in yours when you opened the door.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

@@lordgoth77 I just rewatched the video and I'll be dipped it does have a light! Quite frankly, I never even noticed it!! 🤣 Damn, now I've got to figure out why it quit working!! Hopefully it's just a burned out lamp and not the lid switch...

[@lordgoth77]

@@CertifiedShadetree I think it's just from having the passenger door open to long, mine started working again after closing the passenger door for a while. I believe it's because of the soft ware chevy has programed into the vehicle to keep from draining the battery completely down.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Turns out you are 100% correct. I went and checked the Cruze and the glovebox light lit up when I opened it. I did have the door open the entire time I was recording, so the battery rundown protection had to have activated at some point.

[@carolynstine3465]

How often should you change this filter?

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I'd change it out every couple of years.

[@reddog9401]

wow,all that for a cabin air filter,just doesnt seem right.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

No, it's not right!! Damn you, Chevy!!😡🤬🖕

[@crlaw75]

A clip puller would work better than your hands.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Huge if true!

[@briancieslak9076]

Wow! It looks like you made this much more complex than it needs to be. Check out some other youtube videos for a much easier and less rippy outty consoly way.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I think you have the 2 generations of Cruze confused. The 1st Gen's were easy to access from inside the glovebox. You absolutely HAVE to rip all of this shit apart on the 2nd Gen's!!

[@godlessgod6609]

That is a hot mess. Naaa I will pay.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

You do you!! 🤣

[@godlessgod6609]

@@CertifiedShadetree 🤣🤣

[@MARK-sf4ms]

You DO NOT need to take all that plastic off... WATCH "How to replace the cabin filter on a Chevy Cruze 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015 2016" 7MIN.25SEC. You need NO TOOLS.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

That is a 1st Generation Cruze in the video you linked to. My video pertains to the 2nd Generation. Both were sold in 2016, however the 1st Gen 2016 model was called "Cruze Limited."

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Haha. Check mate.