how to change or replace a cabin air filter in mazda 3 and 3 speed 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

[@eliosnavarro]

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE GLOVE BOX FOR THIS. Just remove the kick panel, the fuze panel, remove the 2 12mm bolts and unmount the metal frame to give you clearance and access to the cabin air filter door remove the 2 phillips screws and pull out the air filter. took me 20 minutes. i have a 2006 mazda 3.

[@cedie]

elio navarro I know eh he did it the hard way

[@dozza202]

I know but it gives u more room

[@chvydrptop]

Absolutely 100% correct. Just did the job on a 2007 3s. No need to take down the glove box and waste your time. Plenty of space to get the work done once the bracket is off. Thanks to the op for the video perhaps he didnt know. The procedure elio mentioned is straight out of the factory manual on how to do it.

[@sislau]

Thank you for hope! I'm watching this video, thinking to myself, not worth the effort. Willing to try it now, thanks to you. Phew!

[@Slychau]

I also did it without removing the glove box. It took me 45 min because I took more effort to locate the top 2 screws of the filter cover.

[@IMFVal]

Hey man, thanks a lot for the video. Here in ol'Europe (Spain) Mazda service asked for 200€ (around 250$) for replacing the cabin air filter. They said 130€ for the job and 70€...! for the parts. Crazy. They also said it would take two hours and I made it in 50 min, outside my house, for the first time ever and without pro qualification (with your know-how, thanks again). The lesson is obvious: Avoid the official Mazda service as much as possible. Thanks again and...just keep it real! ;-)

[@rudeboystu69]

Just swapped out my filters using your video as a guide. I would have definitely had to take my '08 to my mechanic otherwise, and that would have set me back at least a $100, just for the labor.. While this is a very fiddly and awkward job, this video made it manageable. Greatly appreciated (plus subscribed and liked)!

[@terrybrown8606]

Definitely not Honda or Hyundai simple, but this video got me started in the right direction. Removing the glove box only takes a couple of minutes and give you easy access to the fuse panel and that metal bracket on the firewall. As others have mentioned it's a lot of BS to change the cabin air filter.. not sure what the engineering team was thinking when they designed this but I'm glad it's only in the first generation 3's!! Thanks ghostlyrich.

[@logannielsen4245]

Just finished the job and it took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE OUT THE GLOVE BOX. Just take off the side kick panel (the one closest to the radio) with the one plastic rivet thing, take off the fuse cover, disconnect some of the clips on the fuse panel so it isn't so stiff (just enough to access the two nuts in the next step), undo the metal bracket with the two 12mm nuts, and undo the four phillips screws on the cabin filter cover. Thats pretty much all you need to access the filter. Thanks for the video though!

[@jorge617]

Thanks for the video, took me about 30-45 minutes to do this today. Air flow has increased and the old shoe odor is gone lol.

[@extraterestrial]

Just finished, took me a little over an hour, the hardest part was putting everything back together. Word of advice, be careful with the levers on the fuses, I broke one with little force trying to close it when I was putting it back together. Make sure you push the fuse in good before trying to close the lever. Thanks again for the good video tutorial, I don't think I'm changing the filter in this again tho

[@royaldm]

Just did this on my 2007 Mazda3 without removing the glove box. Seriously, horrible cabin filter placement and plus all the crap hanging off from the fuse box was constantly in the way. Took me like 5 mins to do this on my 2012 Jetta GLI. Now i can see why the previous owner never replaced them lol. Btw... great video.

[@HomesByGlen]

DANG!!! To replace All 3 of my engine mounts was WAY easier and took much less time. Thanks MAZDA for making it a real PITA for a simple filter... LOL

[@davecc0000]

+Glen “HomesByGlen” Orrell And using a paper element oil filter (complete with its own drain plug!). Welcome to 1979.

[@willieruiz2476]

Good Thing I Started This Morning Before that 85 + Degree;s Hit. What A Pain In the A---- Took About A Hour Or So But Your Video Was On the Money. $ 39.29 Plus Tax Better Than Paying The Dealer Three Times That.Thanks Ghost You The Man

[@ghostlyrich]

no you da man! haha glad you got it done bud

[@redneck048]

Thanks for posting, am working on a friends car. This is a prime example why i dont like newer cars, or anything newer than 2000 model year.

[@valtterikovanen4770]

Same here. Used to fixing ladas and it amazes me how much time and work basic mainteance take😅

[@3radHill]

Mine had a chastity belt on as well

[@agentstarfire]

thanks man I went from a 2002 Honda to a 2008 mazda- it took a while but using your instructions is was able to replace them you're a lifesaver-thanks again

[@kenmu6229]

Just took me 1 hour change this filter Is pain into ass process, but that save me 130 buck from Mazda dealer Thanks for upload this video

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

I just finished mine just as clumsy with tore up hand and all....but I got it done!!! Tha ks dude.. saved my summer!!

[@nitzer280]

A tremendous help. Thank you! I can't believe the effort of changing this filter. Last time ever! ☺️

[@davidahmad2026]

Thanks so much for this...Invaluable as I worked on my 2009!!! Amazed that Mazda made this so awkward for these early models...Much easier on l;ate models...2010 onward (I think)....Keep up the great work:)!

[@CHill-lg6mj]

Air quality is not an issue in Japan I guess. Nor do they think rodents like to get in these cars when they're parked outside.

[@brouwerproductions]

Just followed these steps and it worked great. Thanks for posting.

[@mcdorb]

This was a total bear of a job! So thankful for this video. The Purolator filter I got for replacement ($28) came with a printed walk-through on a single sheet with some pics. But nothing so helpful at this video. Found out why a dealer charges $100+ for the labor. Bring a crevice tool and your vacuum to clean out all the leaves and pollen if you live in North Florida like me. On mine, 2006 Hatchback GT model, the filter cover has an extra attachment screwed on it. No need to detach it. Your thumb is on it at 5:51 in the video. Maybe that's something to do with the Automatic climate feature?

[@Sarm-mx6qy]

I literally just did this today and I did not remove the glove box. Only the parts below the glove box had to be removed.

[@jaychuck1626]

Same'

[@genghis1971]

Here is my tip after changing mine out for the first time. Inflate a balloon so it is about 3-4 inches in diameter. Place the top filter in place and wedge the balloon behind the filter so that it holds it in place. You can then slide the bottom filter in place without trying to hold the top filter in place. Well worth the trip to the dollar store.

[@sparkybarnes1150]

Replacement is as video describes. (Mine is a 2004 Mazda 3 5 door) Don't forget remove clamp on the negative battery post. Also, mine did not have an old filter to replace. (I'm the only owner.) Top filter is foam up. Note there is a slot for drivers side of top filter. Must put in top filter first. Gotta hit that verticle slot. Bottom filter does not have a slot to hit. Only the slot along the bottom edge of top filter. Once in you are good. Put the door on and screw it shut.

[@theseoldguitars]

So much of this is done by feel. No wonder it looked like the original filters were in mine. Thanks for a helpful video.

[@TheVblaster]

I worked on a 2004 mazda 3 today and managed to change the filters without removing the glove box or even disconect the PJC box, just had to remove the suport. I recomend the disconection of the PJC, is much more easier, as for the glove box I don't see the necessity at all. In my case I didn't the PJC box because the owner of the car didn't knew the radio code.

[@21mongus]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks a bunch. I am l really glad you showed how they stack and go back since it is easy to lose track of that when they fall out.

[@couz650]

Thanks for the video. Took me about 10 min to reach the filters wich i did not have because '04 and '05 were equiped with plastic dummys! But we will breath fresh air now!

[@Eldnv1]

Thanks,it really help me...those people put bad comments but they still watch the video.they learned from you now they make bad comments

[@drdave2468]

I did mine a couple years ago . Took me 2 hours and now I have to do it again 👍🏻

[@yup3398]

In mine the foam went in first and sat on the bottom. Otherwise thanks heaps! Having the glove box out helps us to see but is not necessary for this procedure. The filters took a bit of wiggling to seat in correctly. Took me 40mins. Cheers!

[@CHill-lg6mj]

Does the foam have to be replaced too. Or can you just seat them in there without it?

[@sandman23805]

Thanks for sharing, this the only time that I replaced a cabin air filter that I had to be afraid that major systems in my car would not work. Darn you Mazda! Never again. the worst part was that the old filter really wasn't dirty! I hear that newer models are easier.

[@mikem462]

Thank you for taking the time to record and post this. Very helpful.

[@dpoburko]

For what it is worth on my 2008 GT, it is not necessary to remove half the dash. As the instructions on the FRAM filters says, you can access the filter door from below the glove box.

[@ihrtchubbys]

No I check the pressure twice a year and it's always spot on, no leaks.

[@vasseurb]

It's not necessary to remove the glove compartment but it does make it a bit tighter to remove the 4 screws from the air filter cover. When installing the filters put the top filter into the front slot, move it up and hold it in place with your right hand in behind while putting the lower one in. The slot on the top of the lower filter has an angle on it to easily grab the bottom alignment strip.

[@carloosv8]

Brian's Adventures Is it necesary disconect the battery? Will i have problems with Radio Code or anything because disconect the fusething? Sorry for my bad english

[@vasseurb]

It would be a good idea to disconnect the battery but I don't know about the Mazda radio. I think the owners manual tells how to put in the security code for the radio BEFORE you disconnect the battery.

[@Filsmith78]

Damn. Damn. This is so much more work than the newer models. Glad I saw your video so I know what I'm getting into. This is going to be a project. Thanks for the video. Big help. Wish me luck xD

[@ihrtchubbys]

It was just the filter with the foam on top, I didn't really feel like going out to get another set and ended up just putting back everything together. I am blessed with the infamous diffusers in my '05 anyways so I thought why not just leave it, it's been that way for so many years! I've been noticing lately though my air system has been randomly making an odd noise, having decreased air flow and is not cold at all but after a while will go back to normal.

[@jross13450]

Thank you for the video. I have been looking for the filter number, and am now learning that the 05 has just dummy frames in there. Just changed my spark plugs, valve cover gasket, and oil. On to bleed the brakes and pick up the cabin filters

[@Streamingstuff-qq3vw]

Woooooowww thanks for the updates on what youre doing with your day

[@SolamenteVees]

I love how his hands are all jacked from this ridiculous operation at 4:46

[@mrramirez6063]

Appreciate the info and detailed description

[@curtis5714]

Wow that's cool now I can fix my own car thanks man keep making videos

[@bellafreedom8860]

HOOO LEEE SHIII T! That is A LOT of work for filters!!!

[@mazdaspeed8413]

DAMN! All THAT to replace the cabin air filter? Forget it!!! I'll leave the dirty on in there, I haven't changed it since I've had the car, and it is a 2007 Mazdaspeed3. BTW, you made me laugh when you said Maaaazda... haha

[@carlosna.3503]

This really helped, though it really was a pain in the ass. Too much work really bad design on mazdas end, thanks!

[@SlabErka]

Thank you very kurwa much it helped me a lot I will never do it again

[@ghostlyrich]

fresh air is best! you did good time n switching them out to

[@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!!!!

[@JustinSumagui]

Thanks for the vid! Was not as Hard as I thought with the snap on parts

[@ChrisrZ28]

Yeah fuck all that. That filter can stay there till the end of time with all all that work needed

[@kelvinruiz2804]

GREAT VIDEO I JUST CHANGED MY AIR CABIN FILTEE THANKS TO YOU =)

[@nealhere]

You rock ! It went just the way you described. Piece of pie !

[@michaelprochelo7303]

Hello Rich. I too did this and have the signal, wipers, brake light problem. I disconnected the battery of course, rechecked the connections twice. None of the pins are bent. Disconnected that battery overnight and still no blinkers, hazards, wipers, or A/C. The video was helpful, but any suggestion on corrective action would be great.! Thanks!

[@ghostlyrich]

i am so sorry i missed you comment did you get it figured if i were you make sure all plugs are seated correctly a few people have had this problem by not seating it correctly

[@meeroii]

nice man thanks a lot. Btw, what was the turbo kit that you bought for your car?

[@exemjazhuel3428]

Thanx Bro for the quick tutorial Holla From Puerto RIco

[@narmen1984]

thinking about running my amp power cable through the engine wire harness.... Can I access that when I remove the Glovebox? I have a 2008 Mazda 3 2.3L hatchback. :) great vid.

[@marcdix1523]

Now that's a stupid place for something that needs to be changed every 15 thousand kilometers / every year. Glad they fixed it with the BL, but I'm suffering with my BK. :) Oh, and as others already mentioned: No need to remove the glove department, just unscrew the PJB + the PJB mounting frame and you're good to go.

[@DDS829]

Hey, I just got the EONON D5151 in dash stereo kit. What kind/brand in dash stereo kit are you using? It looks pretty nice.

[@ghostlyrich]

pioneer avh 8400 in a metra surround

[@BlankNotebookPage]

Thanks for the great video - I’ll file this under “things I’m never gonna do with my Mazda 3”

[@algladyou]

I dont remeber doing that. Taking out the glove compartment. But now i know how to change my light glove compartment. Lol

[@friiink101]

Nice vid. Help me alot. But i didn't have to remove the glove box and the stuff you remove in the beginning. I just had to remove fuses panel and that metal bar. (on a mazda 3 i 2005)

[@friiink101]

Took me 30-45 mins to uninstall and reinstall everything.

[@XSR95]

Why does it take a Toyota/Honda/Hyundai about 20 seconds total but Mazda makes it a whole 20-30 minute project?

[@enrieseebaran7926]

Mazda build their cars by trial and error. nothing is planned out. Imagine having to move the intake manifold to replace a PCV valve. Who are these designers?

[@ghostlyrich]

i heard they put plastic frames in them with no filters. you can pull the plastic frames out and put the filters in. From what i heard from other 3 owners

[@adamvang1]

I don’t know what ford and mazda was thinking! Cabin filter should’ve been the easiest and simple thing to change

[@sfixx]

I'm watching this thinking he must be punking someone ;) LOL!!!

[@ghostlyrich]

sorry bud late reply did you try pulling your neg for 15 mins then re attaching ?

[@ianfarns1360]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@pokerslob8175]

Sometimes in life it's just worth it to pay someone else to do something for you. This is one of those times. I am not tearing apart my car (literally) to change a damn air filter.

[@ab2002jlisee]

Make sure you WATCH them change it. I've done some undercover stuff on 2 different mazda dealerships and neither of them actually changed it until I called them on it.

[@spookerr]

Bro... I changed my filter like 4xs's already. I didnt do 95% of what you did. Just drop and unplug couple plugsnon the lower fuse cluster, remove kick panel, pull cabin air filters out. Reconnect neg battery terminal so no error codes. Thats it.

[@oz_medias]

Yo...Bro...like that only works on some models, others have the steel bracket holding the fuse panel in place (like this vid shows). Still don't need to pull glove box though.

[@Flyanbryan1]

What radio configuration is that? Looks great!

[@sonnislav]

Holy #$!*^@ this wasn't easy... damn Mazda engineers are either geniuses or fuggin' jerks or both... Thanks for the video!

[@KatherineJane001]

That looks like a lot of work! Lol. But you sure know what you're doing :)

[@chvydrptop]

No need to take down glove box. See elio's post below. Manual also states no need to take glove box down. Literally takes 20 minutes if you do it by the book.

[@Mr.MooN994]

thankx bro that is pretty much good i get stuck with it . thank you :)

[@itamararce7347]

how often are you (supposed) to change the cabin air filter... I just bought my 07 2 months ago and it seems that the previous owner didnt take very good care of it...I haven't checked the condition of the filter yet, I probably will as soon as i get a chance, but i am just curious as to the amount of time they usually last

[@ghostlyrich]

You don't check this filter you just replace it. Its a hassle to change and the filters cheap

[@carloosv8]

ghostlyrich Is it necesary disconect the battery? Will i have problems with Radio Codes or anything because disconect the fusething? i am sure if i disconect the battery i will need put new codes and all those stuff... I am really worried about keyless system would i have to reprogram the key if i remove the battery? Sorry for my bad english

[@lewjames6688]

I have done this twice now on my 06 3. I do have to take it all apart or I do not have enough access. This includes the glove box. The whole process is a PITA. Question: my air box cover has another thing that screws onto it. This inserts into the box and has lots of fins on it, and is held in place by another two screws. This is a California car. Anyone out there know what this is?

[@JRT3000]

I own a 2005 HB and does not have any filters .. can i buy and install these filters?

[@ghostlyrich]

np glad it helped you out mate

[@v.shevroletov]

On european version it is done from the drivers side, all you need is to take off accelerator pedal. Is it possible here?

[@StuCarmichael]

Good video. Helped!!! that's lots of work...

[@terryhouserii7560]

When I took my 04 Mazda 3 into the dealer recently, they tried to tell me that my cabin air filter was completely black and needed replaced. I assume that they never even looked at the filter for how much work it takes to access it...and what they didn't know is that I've changed the filter myself within the last two years.

[@ghostlyrich]

thanks for posting the extra tips! im suprised your cat didnt have one from factory

[@okcap58]

The problem is most likely because you did now plug everything back in correctly. Go back in there and make sure that everything is plugged in correctly. Also, make sure the switches are pulled all the way forward when you install them back in.

[@MortalMechanica]

This helped on my cabin filter change. MS3

[@carloosv8]

***** Is it necesary disconect the battery? Will i have problems with Radio Codes or anything because disconect the fusething? Sorry for my bad english

[@MortalMechanica]

Carlos v8 I would disconnect the battery because messing with the fuse block with a car with power could lead to burned out fuses or worse. Just safety precaution. I didn't have any trouble with radio codes and I've had the battery unplugged several times now to do work on this car.

[@carloosv8]

***** Thank you Rodney, You have the keyless system? i am little worried about jeje I thought if i would diconect the battery i could not get in car after :D

[@ghostlyrich]

Carlos v8 unroll the windows before disconnecting the battery that way you have no worries about that

[@carloosv8]

ghostlyrich And radio code or anything with the keyless system?

[@ghostlyrich]

glad it helped

[@SuperMattyc34]

Hi there Can you Do a Video on how to replace the light bulb in the glove box and the ash tray light too

[@dougbudziak8115]

if you have the knowledge of it can you post a video of installing floor led lights that turn on when opening of the door such as the dome map lights so its basically works with the same switch essentially

[@dmoney_pimpslap]

@Ghostlyrich What type of center display unit do you have? I have a 2006 2.3 Hatchback with the Bose/6 Disc changer and I want to swap my center unit for something that plays DVDs, has HDMI support and bluetooth music streaming.

[@mjallen1308]

Where did you get the screen thing near your climate controls? I've seen and heard of it but I can't remember where. Was it easy to install?

[@johnsebas10]

works for 2009 Mazda 3 as well. Thank you.

[@ginnai]

Important note- I had to pull my battery after my solenoids were freaking out and I got a vague electrical insulation smell. Resetting the computer fixed everything...after pulling everything apart and crying a bit.

[@1uptospeed]

thanks gr for the tip .i have a 05 3 i did not know it has a cabin filter. .

[@adambalogh8374]

Slightly unrelated, but do you have a video for A/C recharge?

[@a.m.3475]

Many thanks for the great video!

[@MiguelMenendezlife]

pretty long process but not difficult, i bet it takes quite a bit of time for beginners

[@Spaethon]

Wow this is such a fail in Mazda engineering. They could have made this easier for us in so many ways, instead of taking apart half the front interior. For my Mitsu, I take off the glove box, open a lid, replace the filter, and that's it.

[@Khabirov88]

so very true. Damn

[@khaledhamdan9]

Actually, I changed the filter in my Mazda by taking off two plastic covers only. But you would have to crawl down the dashboard and work on an inconvenient position.

[@Khabirov88]

+ ? ‫خالد حمدان‬‎ how

[@Khabirov88]

‫خالد حمدان‬‎ do a vid

[@davecc0000]

+خالد حمدان‬‎ What year is your Mazda3 that you replaced this filter on?

[@ghostlyrich]

thats crazy man. what part broke ?

[@OfficialASightToSee]

What kind of CD deck do you have with a flat screen?

[@Garys15]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@okcap58]

Most likely you did not attach correctly the connectors on the fuse box. This can also change your units from miles to KM. Dismantle it again and make sure that the connectors are plugged all the way in and the switches are correctly pulled forward.

[@kingadello]

what navigation system is that on your Mazda?

[@ihrtchubbys]

This is freaking outrageous. I broke the top filter in the process of trying to get the damn thing in there. I freaking give up on this thing.