How to CHANGE TESLA Model 3/Y Cabin Air Filter (It's not THAT easy...)

[@EverydayChris]

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[@tomsullivan2907]

Much easier on my Honda, but for my Model Y 2023 this was the best video I saw. I like that you use the cleaner that Tesla uses for the coil. I found the side panel to be the biggest pain in the middle area they used a couple of big clips that don't release as easily as the rest, I put a pry tool on them so I didn't have to pull on the panel and risk breaking the plastic. Although I have almost 2 years and 27K on them they were in good shape. I replaced them anyway since I had ordered the new ones and it was all apart. Maybe the S FL heat helps, but we do have a lot of rain and humidity. Again a great video, thanks!

[@leechild4655]

I saw one Model 3 owner take the inside of the frunk out to show the a/c drain only drains out onto the floor of the frunk so water sits there and molds I guess. They suggested not use recycle air on a/c as much because that creates more condensation with it on.

[@edwardliu1154]

Good job. More detail than some other videos on model y air filter change. I didn't unplug speakers and light as there was enough slack in wiring. That's a definite possible area when a newbie could miss up. Took me 15 minutes to open up the innards. then I didn't know which area housed the filter until I saw your video. 2nd time took only 5 minutes to pop panels off

[@maxpaynemd]

Hi Chris, just changed filters out today following this video and it went great! Funnily enough, I had way more problems removing the push pins from under the dash than removing the side panel. Thanks again for the great video! Now my car is smelling fresh again! 👍🏾

[@EverydayChris]

haha nice!!! yeah first time removal can be tricky but after it's super easy. I gotta change mine soon

[@amberayame415]

Lol thank you for this video, my 2021 is starting to smell so I was like, I’ll change it myself… so now I’m on the app scheduling my service appt for them to do it lol 😂

[@EverydayChris]

Haha nice

[@bryan1up]

It’s hard as hell to remove that side panel

[@dnizel1]

Your videos are great. I subscribed. I changed my Model 3’s air filter once after 2 years and 15,000 miles. I found it to be a backbreaking and unpleasant task. Replacing the passenger side panel was the worst part. I know I lost or broke a couple of those plastic clips. This is the only part of the vehicle I think should have been designed better. Like Toyota as you said. Next time I will have Tesla perform this task despite the expected ridiculous cost.

[@EverydayChris]

Amen. They did make it easier but not nearly as easy as it should be lol. Thanks for watching and for the support!!

[@cynthiawilson1572]

It’s costs over 300 dollars.

[@OmarKnowCars]

Bruh. You call this backbreaking? Wait until you get a chance to change the 24 spark plugs on a V12 S class Mercedes. That experience will make you convert to another religion 😂

[@ATLBraves1992]

There is much worse things to do, but yeah, the part that pissed me off the most was the side panel with the plastic clips. I have removed plenty of GM/Ford and Cadillac panels and have never broken clips. In the Tesla? First time I broke a clip and the panel now has a slight gap in it now. Everything else wasn’t bad.

[@danimalsauce]

Great video and very thorough! Many videos ignore or skip the spray/foam cleaner

[@LukasLwM]

Thanks for the video! My 2023 M3 started to smell after 8 months or 8000 miles lol 🤦‍♂️

[@KhoiBoa]

My car smell was soooo bad after 1.5 years. Old filter seem still new. I replace filter and did the foam thing. Foam is what get rid of smell. Took me 40 minutes. Didn’t have t20 used a small flathead and it works.

[@PopTheFrunk]

Wow, just in time bro! Just ordered the filter last night and this vid comes in clutch!

[@EverydayChris]

Nice! Good luck!

[@ElmoBHD]

Therebis a video on Tesla's websites that shows you how to. Its easy, really easy.

[@RAYNE_DROPS777]

Thanks for posting this. Helped me changed my filter

[@EverydayChris]

Awesome!

[@suzannadelatorre7157]

I followed step by step of your video but when I connected the light back up, it won't turn on. What did I do wrong? Can I fix that? Thank you.

[@EverydayChris]

Prob turned off when the car was idle!

[@Theendlessriver77]

Did your Tesla come with a trim tool ?

[@EverydayChris]

No but air filter did

[@stevenroy9267]

I just did mine at 28k miles. Seems too soon but it makes sense that the thermal management system for the batteries runs all the time so mileage isn't really an accurate gauge.

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah good idea

[@riverkid090]

Hi Chris, thanks for making this video. Super helpful! Going to change mine in the next few days. How do you like the aftermarket HEPA filter after one year of replacement? Do you have any experience replacing the wiper blades as well? PS i have the same batch of model Y as yours and I am in Canada 😊

[@EverydayChris]

Love it. It turned black after a year hhaa. It does reduce the air flow slightly. I think we have to change them more often because it filters so much more debri

[@dotmatrixxx]

I’ve had my 2023 model Y for exactly a year. And I get a smell sometimes. How often should I change it ?!

[@aidrn.v]

Update: My 2023 didn't have the screws its just a cabin filter like our old cars where it latches.

[@bepeas80]

Dang. I just bought those same filters,kinda sucks how the air doesn’t flow as good,I may switch to the other ones as well.

[@EverydayChris]

Makes it smell less which is nice. But yeah reduces the flow for sure

[@bepeas80]

@@EverydayChris so just noticed i can’t charge while using AC,is that normal? Not sure if it has something to do with the foam cleaner I used,it was dripping a bit from underneath my Tesla,can’t recall if that was a defect before I installed the filters…connector connects,and shows the display of charging,but not adding battery life (while AC is on) works fine when I turn the AC off.

[@EverydayChris]

Not normal. Charging can be done even with a software update! Try restarting the tesla

[@bepeas80]

@@EverydayChris Ok. Will do. Thx

[@RosePigCooking]

So should I not use the hepa filter?

[@EverydayChris]

You can! Just reduces air flow alittie

[@YourBestFriendforToday]

I’ve owned 20 cars by now and never had this smell show up. So this is a design issue.

[@EverydayChris]

Really? My lexus and toyota both have it.

[@e.r.6147]

8:14 😂😂😂 thats what she said!!

[@e.r.6147]

Thanks DR. Tesla!! Wow Total blockhead cabin filter design Smh 🤦‍♂️ not welll though out at all

[@af4396]

Well, pretty ridiculous compared to my 30 second cabin air filter change on a Toyota...

[@EverydayChris]

Agreed

[@michaelzhao8770]

Too much time

[@davedawiz7171]

Won’t it be easier to just alternate and turn on the heat for 30 minutes at night when the car is not in use to help balance it out so you won’t have moisture build up?

[@EverydayChris]

Hmm might be good. The outdoor air 10 min before you arrive helps

[@floydb9100]

Just changed mine. the freshness is a massive improvement

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah no more stinky ac smell

[@Rckshw]

Great video. Going to try to change it soon. How much of the foam cleaner did you use? Wasn’t sure if I empty the can

[@EverydayChris]

THe whole thing!

[@jvlivtriple]

On aircraft they call this "dirty socks smell".

[@jeff05989]

how often do u change ur filter? i feel like whenever it rains i get that moldy smell. but whenever its sunny it usually has no problem..

[@EverydayChris]

It’s been like 15k miles try to max the air flow and turn on outside air 5 min before arriving

[@miqotelover]

Wow that's a lot of work to change your filter...

[@steffen8964]

Its the price for a big frunk ❤

[@zionfernandez7684]

I'm in China and very interested why it says every 1 year for us haha!

[@ironeagle22a]

This looks like a wtf Tesla on planning

[@melhum5804]

Hi Chris, great video. I watched a bunch of these and I think yours is the best! I ordered one filter from the Tesla online store without reading the note at the bottom of the description saying you need two of them. Well luckily there is a Tesla dealership 15 minutes from my home so I drove over there to pick up another one. Out of curiosity I asked them how much it would cost for them to replace them. They said $20 plus the cost of the filters! I'm thinking next time I will just let them do it for that price! Although they won't do the evaporator cleaning step!

[@EverydayChris]

That’s pretty cheap! Thank you!

[@cynthiawilson1572]

I had a tesla repairman come to my house and change the filters on my 2018 model 3. He only took off the front felt part.

[@EverydayChris]

Yah it looks like the model y changed so the felt closest to the center console just needs to be taken off

[@dereckkorman2706]

Good video. Will be copying your video when it’s time to change it. Now you need to do the 12v battery change

[@EverydayChris]

Haha will do!

[@marioflores821]

Just tell me how to replace the filter and stop with all the filler man.. seriously..

[@EverydayChris]

Agreed. I have learned to get to the point faster

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

Nah, you’re fine. Haters gonna hate

[@macdiggs1638]

Actually went to this one for the foam sauce pointer. Thanks

[@jimave]

"That's what she said..." jokes are the best!

[@EverydayChris]

This is the way

[@kulkarniaa]

How's it been for you so far? Has the smell returned?Also you mentioned about the air flow slowing down a bit due to the additional filtration. Has that been an issue?

[@EverydayChris]

No smell. No real issues with airflow but it is decreased! I believe turning the outside air own before I arrive helped a lot. But zero smelly smells now

[@e.r.6147]

But do you really think biodefense mode would protect you? I don’t think so.

[@EverydayChris]

No smell from gas. Farts. Anything

[@bubbert]

Thanks for the great guide Chris! Would using non-oem filters void my warranty? Wondering if this is considered a modification or not lol.

[@nujxad]

My AC smells like rotten nachos cheese toe jams and vinegar

[@EverydayChris]

Yum

[@nujxad]

@@EverydayChris time to follow your video

[@EverydayChris]

Get this bread

[@nahidludi2815]

Why after using this air filter ac flow coming slower 😮

[@mikescheme]

Lol'd at the "that's what she said." Thanks for your informative vids. Keep it going!

[@EverydayChris]

Thank you!

[@BlueG35]

Do you use the entire evaporator foam cleaner or just apply some ?

[@mancave7436]

I seen another video and they used half the can. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@EverydayChris]

If you’re doing all the work to get in there might as well make sure it’s fullly covered haha why save it

[@carrabino]

Thanks, Chris. I took my iPad out to the car, and just followed step-by-step. After I got over the crunching noises of removing the big panel, I relaxed a bit. I, too, just left the panel under the glovebox connected. I had enough slack to move it to the side. Thanks for posting such a clear video. I know that next time I do it, I’ll be able to do it twice as fast.

[@EverydayChris]

Yay I gotta do mine again haha