CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT!

[@robertforbes9582]

Thanks for the video! After watching several others on this, I finally gave it a go for my 2012 Mazda5. It’s a total pain in the neck, just like everyone says. It’s difficult because you cannot clearly see the top two screws of the cover you need to remove. I ended up going at it by feel, and using the shortest screwdriver I could find. It took me 45 minutes to complete the whole thing (I vacuumed it out too) but at least I know what to do now.

[@christinaaskme.imighttelly8083]

I never even knew about these!! Thank you, now, I can have some fresh air, and get rid of that kinda musty smell. So glad I found your channel. You are such an inspiration to me, and I'm sure to so many other women. ❤

[@teachesteem2]

I had no idea the cabin air filter even existed. Thanks so much for bringing it to my attention!

[@vivekprabuvivek]

I just replaced it myself on Mazda 3, your instructions helped a lot, Thank you. FRAM pamphlet had misleading info about filter positions so I placed it wrong first time and then I had to watch your video again to get the correct position.

[@JDMallianceHonduras]

I do not own a Mazda but just today I was wondering why my Acura's A/C was not blowing as hard as before and now I know what to check for. Thanks girl!

[@AliSaeed]

I am an mazda 3 owner and in our region we dont have official mazda outlets. Your videos have really helped me to maintain my car. Thanks

[@kwatt30469]

I just want to say your video on how to replace my Cabin Air Filter on myMazda 3 was very helpful and i was able to replace it, saved me $43.00 think you so very much. Johnnie Blake Gainesville Florida.

[@click212]

Best video I've seen explaining the replacement for a Mazda 3 cabin filter. Thanks!!!

[@clementbassdotcom]

Thanks well done. I just bought my 2013 Speed3 and after watching your video I ordered the filter. I will check your other videos.

[@Harryofalltrades]

Great video! A good thing to note is that not all cars have a cabin air filter. One example, all model years of Dodge Neons never had one. I've heard people adding one by using zip ties to secure same filter foam right over the cabin intake.

[@shwanshen]

I surfed to find the useful video to replace mine but yours was the best one, congrats on your simple easy and clear steps Thanks Ally

[@clarenced.950]

Now that’s how to make a DIY video someone who actually knows how to video something great job 👍👍

[@SACSIU]

great Video work...very steady and can see everything...great work....wish more instructional videos were this clear....thanks!

[@bohickity]

The filter change on a Mazda 5 is a hump-job. The top filter doesn’t snap in place, so you have to somehow hold it up, get your hand out of the way and somehow get the lower filter in. There isn’t a lot of room up there under the dash to do this. Two of the screws are really hard to reach, so much that when the Mazda dealer did it they just left the top right screw out. My Honda Element filters take me five minutes, this took me over an hour. Finally my young tall skinny son was able to get the new filters in. I hate to pay dealers money, but this DIY on a post 2012 Mazda 5 is a nightmare. It’s not as easy as the video looks. A simple clip to hold the upper filter in place while you slide in the bottom one would help, but it still is a wonky design.

[@hansgruber1946]

It looks like you put back in the old dirty filters. Am I missing something? Well made video. I recently found out about the existence of these cabin air filters recently. I had the hardest time trying to put the new filters back in and gave up but am now inspired to try again. You made it look too easy.

[@humboldtpicker]

They are FreshBreeze from Fram and have some kind of carbon and Arm & Hammer baking soda in them. Discontinued now but I found one on Amazon for $20. If you don't smell burning bugs and wood don't bother. You are in for a world of hurt. Two hidden screws on top and only 4" inches of space to work. Maybe remove the passenger seat so you can ask a crack head to lay down there. Good luck!

[@ravenjco]

I bought the same brand from Amazon, it's like that. She made it look easy because, the access to the cabin air filter on the Genpu are different than the Genone, which is a pain.

[@praecantrix]

Awesome video. I already knew how to change the filter but I could tell that the video would be very helpful for those who don't! Have you ever used those k&n washable filters?

[@aldoinfanzon]

Thanks for the video really similar for a 2012 Mazda 3 s. You really make it look easy

[@thangnguyen8949]

This is topknot all over you tube for change on Mazda 3 ... Thank you, thank you very much.

[@Godspeed931]

Great write-up. Regarding the 04-09 models, the entire dash does not have to be disassembled. Prior to removing the filter cover; disconnect the battery, fuse block (7 connectors) and the fuse block metal frame (2 screws) that blocks the hvac cover. Would be good to see a supplemental video if you still have access to the Gen 1 Mazda 3. Keep up the great work!

[@abosworth]

I always refer back to this video when I go to change it. Thank you

[@gcvcodis6982]

My dad had to do this to his 2005 Mazda 3 hatchback, since I live cars I gladly helped him but hell that job took a while.

[@doodlejumpman]

Very helpful and informative video, well done and thanks! I watched a few other videos on this same topic but yours is the best. I like how you included little details like pointing out the foam lip on the upper filter to distinguish it from the lower filter.

[@samuraifugitivo]

How can you get inside that place?, i can barely work there!

[@MrSvetoslavMironov]

Thanks for the video! It's helpful! The way that Mazda chose to locate this cabin filter on my 2004 Mazda3 1.6 (european version) has to be one of the best possible examples of idiotic design. I love my Mazda3, but this is ridiculous. In your video changing the cabin air filter seems much easier than my car :)

[@everythingdiy]

The first gen Mazda 3's are a pain in the butt. We have a 2008 and we pretty much had to dismantle the dashboard to get to the cabin filter. The design change in the second generation was a welcome addition. Thanks for watching!

[@gabrielbussieres2482]

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[@erickenriquez3035]

That replacement was much easier than in my 2006 Mazda 3. I had to remove like 10 different things to get to the cabin air filter.

[@ansarsd]

Alhamdulillah Thanks a lot. Helping lot here to save money

[@andreava1213]

Thank you right on instructions! !

[@Fox9p3400]

For those struggling with getting the filters in place. Stick your phone's camera in front of the opening. There is a track the top filter rides in upward.

[@Mike65231]

Thanks helped me out a lot . I know it's easy but I don't like messing with my car and really hate paying someone to do a 3 min job

[@chinhead7390]

Went perfect. Thank you for all your help went just as you said.

[@cooldude2245]

Good idea to vacuum the inside.

[@myownruin187]

I've just ordered the same cabin filter for my Mazda, thank you and nice job...

[@f4f471]

Great Job !!! LIKE !!!

[@faz7862]

I knows it would be a pain but any chance of a video on how to do this on a first gen Mazda if you still have access to one?

[@voiceops12]

thank you! great video!

[@eyebeebak]

2:50 how do you make the top stay? It took me like 5 mins to remove the two panels and screws, but took me half an hour to align the top filter and push it to go up and STAY. I almost gave up. Half an hour just to make the top filter stay and not slide down. This is such an engineering design FAIL.

[@everythingdiy]

+TukTuk Syko I got lucky, Usually I would have the same problem where the filter would keep sliding down but somehow it just stayed up there. Thanks for watching!

[@Signingupsucksballss]

+TukTuk Syko I spent half an hour also but I found a trick at the end. First have the filter go in more towards the front of the vehicle (away from the metal mesh at the back), then position the filter upwards then push towards to the back where the metal mesh is. My biggest challenge was putting the cover with the sensor where it belong, 4 times it didn't sit right and I had to readjust. Sucks to be me, because I only found out I have the wrong filters after I took everything apart. At least I got a ton of leaves out... I get to do this all over again once I get the right filters.

[@samuraifugitivo]

Half an hour?, it took me a whole hour removing, cleaning and the worst, trying to fit the filters on place (with some scrapes on my knucles). The place is tiny and very uncomfortable to work on. I cant figure out why car manufactures use this absurd places for cabin filters having a lot more space under the hood near the cowl vent. This location would prevent bigger objects, insects or animals to get insude the vent system.

[@NeoEletto24]

Same problem everytime I have to replace the filters. The top filter don't stay in place.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

I have that same screwdriver, just as dirty too. I love it though.

[@MrFayettebr]

I bought a '08 decided to change the cabin air filter. If you've done this you know what a PITA it is. Got the filter out and it was new! I did't know if I should be happy or mad!!!!

[@everythingdiy]

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[@markdale278]

Thank you so much

[@420motaman]

I just installed my cabin air filter using the same fram product you used in your vid. One question... There was no airflow direction arrows on the filter. I put them in, with the grey side facing the seats... Is that the correct position?

[@bohickity]

If you place the filters in with the side pull taps facing out, the foam gasket topped filter goes in first foam up. The bottom filter slides into the channel on the bottom of the top filter. You can’t screw it up if you have the correct one on top and bottom and the pull tabs facing the door. It’s not like a furnace, it won’t go in with the airflow direction backwards.

[@franciscoalsina4348]

I was able to keep the electric connector in place..... Thanks!

[@austprodriver]

Excellent video. Undoubtedly, for right hand drive models, like what I have here in Australia, the filter is located in the left, or passenger footwell. Thanks Ally! :-)

[@everythingdiy]

Thank you!

[@i.p.knightly149]

I was going to make a video out of this very job but it resorted to a lot of swearing, a cramped back and my wife having to pull me out of the car.

[@ledmk2]

Nice vid

[@walker11288]

Hopefully it's the mirrored opposite for RH drive?

[@fitoluisgaleasdiaz4417]

I' love you from Chile.

[@MaskedEagle1]

I just tried to follow your video for my 2007 Mazda 3 and got my feelings hurt. You pretty much have to take out the whole passenger side cabin to get to the filter housing ugh!

[@everythingdiy]

Unfortunately, it's not the same procedure in sub-2009 Mazda 3's. Sorry- we tried to give as much information as possible in the video description, including years and models this tutorial would work for... Sadly, this particular video does not apply to your vehicle. We will certainly be adding this project to our list of future videos seeing as though we do own that vehicle- Thanks for watching!!

[@craigstermccraig2774]

MaskedEagle1the fuse box under the glove box. its stupid..

[@fhood1416]

+everythingdiy hi i have a question what does the plog for ? And I noticed that u have uninstall 2 cabin air filters and u install 2 cabin air filter why? It my first time to see 2cabin air filter

[@kimberlyrada4748]

How come the top filter stays up for you. I do it and it falls down. What's the trick for it to stay

[@ereshedesaram27]

Is it normal that after i installed the new filter, i hear a louder air sound? I didnt make so much noise before. I have a 2013 mazda 3 2.0L.

[@2fast4all]

Ereshe De Saram Its free flowing now = Good!

[@SuperGabriel286]

hi can ask something? can you help me where to buy cv axle parts mazda 3 and can be ship to Philippines? i really appriciate it

[@NicoAG_]

Gab bab hey, were you able to buy one already? It is available from mazford or melber in banawe.

[@ohplezz]

On a 2011 Mazda 3 you need to disconnect the battery before you do this. Otherwise you could have an arc on your blower motor (that you remove to do this) and ruin it. I suspect you need to do it on many other Mazda 3 years as well so disconnect the battery first.

[@nonameblue7111]

Its easier to disconnect the plug on filter cover than disconnect the battery. Use a flat blade screwdriver to push in the lock on the plug.

[@juannoval69]

Great video for the Gen 2 Speed 3 but this is child's play compared to a 2008 MS3. What a tremendous pain in the ass it is to change it on the 2004-2009 3 or MS3, like mine. When I get a discount coupon from the dealer I let them do the job. I hate paying but it is truly painful. I guess it comes down to how much time and effort you want to put into it.

[@everythingdiy]

Yeah I have a first Gen Mazda 3 it's pretty much requires you to disassemble the dashboard to change the filter, not fun.

[@juannoval69]

everythingdiy you feel my pain. =)

[@Xlorntabis]

Going to do this on my 2008 mazdaspeed3 this weekend. Will be first time, so I guess I tend to do this every 90k miles or 12 years whichever comes first. lol

[@megabufferx]

not so easy on mazda 3 model 2004-2007

[@longboardguy]

Iliya N I hate mazda for that design flaw. The car other wise is very nice though and reliabke

[@mullorip8681]

Lol no it's not my ac smells funky and I had to change mine manual says it's a 20 min job took me an hour

[@ahmedhesham8278]

this work for mazda 3 2008 ??

[@jacobrobbins6181]

A little late on this comment, but no. It's in basically the same place, but it's a huge pain to access. You take off the 2 plastic covers like she did, but it gets nasty from that point. You'll end up disconnecting everything from the fuse panel and removing it (it's under the glove box). Then, you'll take off the bracket that holds in the fuse panel, because it blocks access to the panel. Then, you can remove the filter cover and change out the filters. Be sure to take some pics of the fuse panel connections before you start disconnecting them. There's no single thing that's difficult, but the whole process requires you to work in a low, tight space, so very uncomfortable. Some videos out there have you take off the glove box, but I wouldn't do that. There are some vids out there covering the 1st gen 3s.

[@bbens999]

I have a 2010 3 with 115,000 - and I just replaced the inside filters for the first time. Oops.

Feel sorry for Mazda 3 owners. That's far more involved than the Mazda 6 cabin air filter replacement procedure. So much less effort as to be "Night & Day".

[@Fetii]

I have never seen a cabin filter in that place, normally they are somewhere under the hood.

[@granatkukk]

it's normal on japanese cars.

[@Fetii]

Karl Henrik Bjerketvedt Berger Oh okay, thanks.

[@waltervila33]

I just did the ac filter on my 2004 Mazda 3 and it has to be automotive’s kingdom worst design ever it took me two hours to replace and when I got there they weren’t any filters from the previous owner installed on the vehicle granted o has to go to the auto parts store to buy an extension and 12mm deep socket but is just horrible design thought process

[@AmRFuKYaH]

Why do the new ones look as dirty as the old ones?

[@everythingdiy]

It's not dirt, it's carbon. The carbon in air filters essentially aid in removing foul odors from circulated air. Thanks for watching!

[@Drewskiie]

Marry me

[@heidipalider5413]

This is a gross exaggeration. I have a 2007 Mazda 3. This procedure does not work. It is an oversimplification of what is necessary. Only the lower half of the filter cover is exposed if you follow these instructions. Doesn't work!!!!!!

[@Georgeeboy]

Different generation of Mazda 3 with different design so doesn’t apply to yours

[@rickallio9668]

I agree. A Mazda 3 2009 requires you to take fuse box along with its holder off along with 6 connectors. Major pain!