How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 2013 Ford Fiesta | AQ1198

[@filterheads]

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[@curtisdavis4451]

just did this. cabin air filter change must have been an afterthought on the fiesta. good grief. silly difficult to put the new one in, and you have no idea if it's bunched up, crushed, etc. What a silly setup for a routine maintenance item.

[@filterheads]

I agree, they could of done a better job laying out the cabin filter location. Thank you for watching!

[@Will-tm5bj]

Curtis Davis what a fucking pain in the ass this is. I loved this car until trying to change this filter. apparently there are a total of 5 screws, found that out when I nearly broke the fuckin pos off, lost a little piece of plastic from somewhere.. what a fuck

[@GrizDrummer25]

One Midas told me that the Fiesta [and most new cars] didn't have a cabin filter. Another one a few cities over said "if I had one, it would be roughly here". Really? How is this not a commonly known thing? If your air vents smell musty, especially with the A/C on, pretty sure it's a dirty filter. No doubts.

[@manandmachineX411]

@@GrizDrummer25 we have entered into an era of automotive history where certain vehicles have no cabin air filter. My truck doesn't have one. Our work truck fleet (2010 Fords) have no filters. IIRC, the cabin filters are removed when they got first service done and are not replaced. I just bought a used 2011 Fiesta. I'm going to remove the filter and not replace it.

[@mercoid]

I’m due to change mine. You’re right.., the process seems like a huge pain in the ass.

[@ejsmith10]

Great video - can't believe how overly complex the removal of the filter cover is.

[@filterheads]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewgunn7783]

Every single car i've replaced a cabin filter on has been simple, just a couuple of clips and the job is done, trust Ford to make it as awkward as they can!!

[@filterheads]

Ford and Nissan have this same poor install. Thank you for watching!

[@max_coast]

exactly what you said... nothing like destroying the filters to get them in and out because there's no space....

[@erinengland5909]

THE ONLY VIDEO IVE FOUND THAT EXPLAIN HOW TO REINSERT NEW FILTER!! THANK YOU!!!

[@filterheads]

You're so welcome!

[@jah0524]

Good luck even finding a filter, or any parts for the Fiesta. I did find an STP cabin filter that is supposed to fit, but the sides of the filter are too wide to fit inside the slots when installing it. I had to get scissors and trim the sides to get it to slide in, while crushing the filter. I have to give a lot of credit to engineers who can make easy jobs as hard as possible.

[@filterheads]

Yes this is a poor design.

[@randymerlo4070]

I just got a STP cabin filter have not put it in yet can't find the top screws will keep trying

[@randymerlo4070]

I just did it top left screw was very hard took a while others not bad filter went in no problem it is a tough job STP cabin filter easy to find

[@emsea1658]

I got mine from the dealership they were in stock

[@randymerlo4070]

@@emsea1658 got mine April at auto zone 10.95 STP dealer to much what did you pay

[@stupefaction1017]

Video helped me out for my 2014 Fiesta and was pretty much the exact same. It's recommended that you have a Torx T20 wrench, but honestly it's REQUIRED! I didn't have one and used vice grips and a T20 bit. It got the job done but would have been MUCH easier with the wrench because it took forever just for two screws. Other than that the whole process is super easy.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@randymerlo4070]

Nice job I have the right tools got the three bottoms out but can't find the top two yet should be fun have 2013 and runs great

[@camel9]

Thank you very much for this detailed video; it worked perfectly on my 2012 Fiesta SES Hatchback (Canadian version). Definitively the trickiest was the upper left scree, removing it and putting it back was a matter of minutes. But really, thanks a lot for this one because it was 100% accurate and helpful.

[@filterheads]

Glad you were able to get it done! Thanks for watching!!!

[@leemurphy4294]

worked a treat and cured my 'no air through dash vents issue' thanks for this post! much appreciated.

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@GrizDrummer25]

Right? I get no air until I put the vent on '2', and nothing noticable until '3'. Really need to replace my filter, but asked shops to do it, and they told me there wasn't one -_-

[@gameskyjumper1721]

Didn't even know i have to replace this till today. lol.

[@filterheads]

It is good to change your cabin air filter once a year or very 15,000 miles.

[@JordansMom769]

I didn't even know vehicles had one til I saw a commercial about it just now. The lady whose home I'm at, (I'm an in-home caregiver) said yeah they all have these. Looked mine (2014) up here and of course it's not as simple as the one on TV where it was just behind the glove box.

[@mikehunthunt8269]

I was almost upset at how easy this was supposed to be. Luckily I remember that the engineers at ford had my back and made it super inconvenient

[@filterheads]

Yep, Ford and Nissan live by this poor design. Purchase your new filter at: www.filterheads.com/

[@Rzormc]

Just did this in our shop, I'll tell you, theres a rubber hose that goes into the airbox, if you pop it off you can remove the lower vent and pop 2 snaps out under the dash to remove another small panel, you still need to pinch the filter somewhat, but it makes removing and installing the new filter and screws 1000x easier.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@hoenespringmike]

Very good point; I don't know what it takes to 'pop it off' but I've got to try . . . this is an otherwise impossible task!

[@ReverseTwinkie]

For the auto maintenance newbies here, can you explain what this means? Did you remove the glove box to get to the screws? Or something else?

[@andrewcline5585]

Anyone find a guide on how to do this method?

[@VincentSmith_apk]

Really glad I found this video. I pooped out the glovebox first, think the filter would be located there lol. Imagine my surprise! Glad it's done, but wow, that is not what I expected...

[@filterheads]

I agree, it is an odd location. Purchase your new filter at: www.filterheads.com/

[@andrewwootten818]

Just replaced mine yesterday. I mainly watched the video for the location of the filter. I have to say, what a pain in the a$$ this small task was. I could not get to it with my glove box in the way, so had to snap that out and set it aside. Tha small cover over the filter had two philips head screws, and three hex type screws. The two upper were near impossible to reach. (They did not get replaced when I finished the reassembly!) I demolished the old filter getting it out. Extremely tight quarters, ridiculous! Having to basically crush the new filter to get it in place is crazy. Needless to say, I will not be replacing this again. Thank you for your video!

[@filterheads]

I agree this is a poor design. I am happy to know our video was able to help you access the filter.

[@meganbethea654]

Thanks for the video! They sure did make it difficult to access those top screws lol

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@garyw7980]

Well presented. Clear. Good pacing. Accurate.

[@filterheads]

Thanks!

[@fishcatbunnypig]

The two screws above are actually T15, in addition to the three T20's below and a philips screw in the cover.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@johnwhitlock1144]

Thanks. I just replaced my filter in 2019 Fiesta. I didn’t have the torx wrench so I used a torx socket with a 1/4 inch wrench to turn the shank for the upper screw closest to the seat and I used a torx bit in a 1/4 in deep well socket on a 1/4 in rachet on the upper most screw that was hardest to reach. The deepwell socket was like an extension and there was plenty of space to turn the rachet .

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@CyberSoldat]

The housing piece was a pain for me, had to hold it in place and screw it back in to become properly seated.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@randymerlo4070]

The housing piece was hard to put back

[@dowjones9827]

Nice video, I really like the step by step explanation. Thumbs up!!

[@filterheads]

Thank you!

[@Textile_Courtesan]

Great video! I got it done but it was a PITA to get those top screws! Not sure if it's worth doing again but now I have all the tools to do it.

[@filterheads]

It's been two years. Have you done it again?

[@ChadwellTheo]

Thanks a lot. Never wanna do it again

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@Textile_Courtesan]

You think that's bad? Try replacing the resistor behind that housing. Have to be upside down to see it.

[@shawncoffin1153]

Great video! It helped me tackle my 2018 Fiesta, thanks!!

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@eddy2121]

That difficult screw is not going back !

[@filterheads]

Make sure that the door is aligned against the housing. If the housing door is off a little the screws will not go in.

[@eddy2121]

I ain't struggling for that last screw . If I'm leaking 5cfm of air ahead of the filter. So be it .

[@filterheads]

Yes some installations are more difficult then others. I hope this video was informative at least. Thank you for watching.

[@bongodave13]

Same here . The top 2 screws are too hard to reach, so they're not going back in, ever! If the bottom 3 are tight, good enough.

[@justinf79]

@@bongodave13 Yeah same here. Left the 2 top screws out. The cover seems tight enough in there anyways. Man the whole thing was a PITA and took me like 1.5hrs to complete.

[@straystroop1782]

Thanks. Hopefully this will improve air flow. I live on a gravel road, so this is my first suspect.

[@filterheads]

Changing out the filter will definitely help. It is good to change the cabin air filter once a year or every 15,000 miles.

[@glenfordsalburg7768]

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[@jimsmith7227]

Also dont forget to plug that blue electrical plug “thing” back in. I have no idea what it does but my A/C wouldnt get cold until the guy who changed out my cabin filter realized he simply hadnt plugged it back in. Must be some over-engineered safety thing but boy was I worried for a little while.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@Joe-hg5lr]

Its more than likely a thermistor for the evaporator. Definitely will hinder a\c performance if left unplugged

[@grover-]

The replacement looks just as used as the old one! I assume it's the same one for both clips?

[@filterheads]

No, it just has a dark appearance because of the carbon media used in the pleats. This is a brand-new filter being installed in this video.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

I've seen another tutorial where they took out that double barrel vent thing to make more room, I think that would make it a little easier to access the screws and fit in the filter with less crushing (maybe). The only problem with that is getting the barrel thing re attached afterwards, they said they had to pop the glovebox out a bit to see where it connects. I managed to semi-accidentally pull the whole glovebox out and sort of disconnect the double barrel thing, but can't figure out how to reconnect it...

[@filterheads]

What is the make model and year of your vehicle?

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Ford Fiesta ST 2014 US/Canadian version.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for the quick response. I looked over our videos and we do not have one that shows how to reconnect the glove box for your vehicle. If you are not able to re attach the glove box it would be best to contact your dealer and have them fix the issue.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Thanks for trying, it worked out in the end, Ford actually helped me out. Even the mechanic there admitted it's a stupid design :p Basically just had to manhandle the filter in and manhandle the double barrel vent thing that came loose to get it to reconnect.

[@misterbakinec]

thanks brother for the video, it helped me a lot and I was able to change the filter and save my money

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@heyitsme939]

that's so easy. the filter only costs $20 yet the dealer wants to charge you $70 to replace it. i will be performing this replacement on my own when i hit 20k! thanks for the vid. what's the part number?

[@heyitsme939]

Thank you so much!

[@filterheads]

You're Welcome!

[@PeterRoberts-imogiri]

I've got a 2017 WZ Fiesta. Pulled the side cover off and there were four philips screws in the sidecover of the plenum chamber. Pulled them out and no filter fitted. Obviously I got a model that wasn't fitted with a filter. I bought the car new.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@yoshanoree6532]

Spent some time troubleshooting why the vents on my fiesta aren't actuating when the AC is turned on. Can hear it raw when its turned full but the airflow is weak and seems to be congested somewhere. Do you think a dirty cabin filter might be the cause?

[@filterheads]

You should replace your cabin air filter once a year or every 15,000 miles. A dirty cabin air filter filter could be filled with debris like leaves, pollen, and dust. If you live in an area with a lot of smog or around a lot of trees you might want to consider replacing it more often because you'll have more debris that may clog up the filter. Stale odors can also be caused by a dirty cabin air filters.

[@6lu5ky86]

Thanks for this, my cabin filter hadn't been changed since I drove it off the lot in 2011. Do you happen to know what the popping sound is whenever I adjust AC settings?

[@filterheads]

Removing the old filter and cleaning out the housing is the first step to solving the problem. Purchase this filter at www.filterheads.com/

[@amydub]

That might be the blend flow actuator known issue with the Fiestas. I have the same issue on mine, though the clicking occurs if I don't have both top and bottom vents selected, and it also makes this sound a few minutes after I turn off the engine.

[@mitsorret7408]

I’m taking a wild guess here, but this should work for a 2018 Ford Fiesta SE, right? I wanted to be sure before I do something wrong and break something.

[@filterheads]

We do not have a video for that particular vehicle but our data indicates that the process should be similar if not the same. They both definitely take the same filter.

[@keko69]

Thanx for the help, it was exactly as y’all said

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@santiagodelbono1]

GREAT Tutorial!!!, Thanks

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@dessieclarke1748]

Much easier on the RHD version. Depressing the clutch gives enough space to insert the filter without crushing it.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@Vaquero-yy1wl]

Ford tech tip small rachet eith torques bit works wonders

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@Vaquero-yy1wl]

Filterheads is a sunex tool raxhet that holds bits

[@ViperVenom]

what a pita all my other cars had these behind the glove box and didn't require any tools

[@dkgunte]

Wow...My Civic is behind the glove compartment as well. However, my wife's 2010 Escape is in a compartment under hood. It's not quite as bad as this video, but have to remove a few screws to get to that one.

[@filterheads]

Purchase your new filter today at www.filterheads.com

[@megadoubleu4427]

great video man!! Thank You

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@yegovatextiles]

How to check in ford fiesta 1.6 L zxi 2006 model car...

[@filterheads]

At this time we do not have an installation video showing this process.

[@santosrailey3626]

omg! i had a ford ecosport and its more difficult to change the cabin filter in that same location, the filter cover has 5 screws and you need to remove the glove box to access those scews. im wondering what goes into the mind of the ford designers, if this stuff needs to be change on a regular basis why the heck did they put it to that very tight spot.

[@filterheads]

It is a poor design, Nissans are the same way.

[@ANTYRULZHARD]

What does that electrical connector do? Just very curious as I accidentally left it unplugged

[@filterheads]

We are not certain about this particular case. It may attach to a light in or underneath your glovebox, but we cannot say for sure.

[@wormpie4932]

How important is this filter? Can I run the car for a week or two without it? I'll assume so but it's always best to ask the experts.

[@filterheads]

The cabin air filter keeps debris from coming into your car. If you do not have a filter in your car it will cause your ventilation system to clog up over time.

[@wormpie4932]

Filterheads Okay thanks. I'll replace it on payday! Quite the chore getting that little bugger out.

[@filterheads]

Sounds like a good plan. We also recommend changing your cabin air filter once a year or every 15,000 miles.

[@danniesanders8361]

Just leave out the impossible screw at the top right side when you are done it is not necessary as the housing fits right without it.

[@filterheads]

If your housing door clips into place tightly, then yes, the screws are not necessary and just serve to provide additional security.

[@HawthorneHeights88]

Could not for the life of me get that top left screw out. It's in such a tight spot. Had to give up, maybe I'll try again one day

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@KevAlberta]

Seems like something that would make me mad. I’ll just forget about it

[@ReverseTwinkie]

Right. Does a low-profile ratchet wrench work to get to those hard-to-reach spots instead of the L-wrench? I think a comment below said yes, seems like that would be just the thing. That L-wrench was awful to try and use.

[@ihatemacs9]

0:30 i can't get this screw to come out. any suggestions?

[@filterheads]

Applying some pressure while unscrewing may help it come out. If this doesn't work then you may have to goto your dealer to see if they can remove it.

[@gustavson1985]

Same here. Screw just keep turning.

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Where may I purchase this lovely product?

[@filterheads]

Here is the link for the filter installed in this video: www.filterheads.com/i-346-aq1198-cabin-air-filter-particulate-media.html

[@Justin-uc8sc]

@@filterheads will it fit my vehicle?

[@antonyj1651]

It was a breeze changing the cabin air filter in my corolla. Ford didn't put much thought into accessibility.

[@filterheads]

I agree this is a poor design. Purchase your next filter at: www.filterheads.com/

[@maryandchild]

how do we know when this needs to be changed? our air conditioner constantly runs hot, despite having the compressor replaced and having the ac recharged. also, cold water leaks from the area of the in-cabin filter when the AC is on

[@filterheads]

We recomend changing your cabin air filter every 15,000 miles or once a year.

[@CeeDubb]

You can pull the pasanger floor vent out of the way.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@garybetts6386]

Easier than the Mk5 ford Mondeo, for that you have to remove the glove box and the fuse box!!!

[@filterheads]

Yes this process is easier.

[@wasted18youth]

And the screw clip for the console panel won’t come off.

[@filterheads]

If it looks different from the one in the video you can send a photo to us at [e-mail] so we can further assist you.

[@Gene-gm9zw]

You did not say what direction to put it in

[@filterheads]

The arrows should be facing the rear of your vehicle.

[@JoseGonzalez-qm9qz]

Thanks

[@filterheads]

Welcome

[@77a7mad]

شكراً جزيلاً

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@49erable]

Clips come off easily. My problem is the plastic screw will not release. And I don't want to break it or the housing its in

[@filterheads]

Are you having a problem removing the plastic screw that is at the 30 second mark in the video?

[@enricot8953]

Thank you for detailed video. I have a problem removing the plastic screw that is at the 30 second mark in the video. I can rotate the screw but it remain on it's place and I can't remove it. Any ideas? I tried to remove with a a pair of pincers but nothing

[@filterheads]

If the screw is not catching and not coming out at all you may need to use some force. You can try using pliers or a flat head screw driver to pop off the rivet.

[@rajitha89]

Had a similar problem with same type of clip on the head lamp. Get a flat head screwdriver and philips head screwdriver. Use the flat head screwdriver behind/under the panel line it up with the clip and put gentle pressure whilst unscrewing with philips, play withe flat head till it catches the thread and it'll come off.

[@nickolastiguan]

1:48 water or debris?

[@filterheads]

It looks like water but we do not know where it came from. Thank you for watching!

[@trelolog1]

That thing is pain in the a$$.So many screws so many difficulties.Reminds the Renault Megane ii which is mission impossible

[@filterheads]

Thank you for watching!

[@dharijony4916]

Ty

[@filterheads]

You're welcome!

[@ktra325]

The worst filter replacement I’ve ever had to do

[@filterheads]

I agree this is a poor design!

[@spoker3821]

In mk 8 there is no this blue el. Conector.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@adamosborne9348]

Not an easy job. Took me about an hour to get the screws out, had to get innovated... Lots of work to cram a filter in and realize you have no clue if its in correctly.

[@filterheads]

Thank you for informing us!

[@adamosborne9348]

@@filterheads Well... not much you guys can do about it. I'm complaining about Ford's design more than the Filterhead's video. The video was great. Thanks a lot.

[@aimannik7434]

why does my aircond smell of oil

[@filterheads]

If you are smelling oil it would be good to take your car to your local dealer and have it looked at.

[@Lotrioni]

this is why ill never buy a ford again

[@filterheads]

Thank you for watching!

[@Josechpruiz]

Because of the air filter??? lol

[@Lotrioni]

@@Josechpruiz not just the air filter. everything with this car is as if it was designed to be as hard as possible to work on. the diesel fuel filter, door locks, which by the way have all failed and ford is refusing to recall. sometimes some thing minor like an under engine cover, they choose to use 4 different types of screws and torx on it so that you struggle to remove a simple cover. this company deserve to fail and die off the face of the earth

[@elmecanico4943]

Ford is following footsteps of Nissan. A pain to change something so simple. It's designed like that on purpose

[@filterheads]

Yeah, I agree it is a poor design.

[@bkrhodesva]

Only an engineer would design something that needs to be replaced yearly in such a poor location. Why couldn't it have been a few inches closer toward the rear of the car? Replacing this should be as easy as changing a CD in the radio!

[@filterheads]

I agree! Purchase this filter at: www.filterheads.com/

[@runcycleskixc]

The way this filter seal and the housing are designed is not reassuring in terms of creating a good seal at all.

[@filterheads]

I agree, Fords engineers did a poor job with this design. Order your filter today: www.filterheads.com/

[@ghf9945]

And this is why I will never buy another Ford. Completely unnecessary for them to design the filter access like that. I got 3 screws off. 1 using channel locks. The 4th screw remained along with part of the cover

[@filterheads]

I agree this is a poor design.

[@RZA36]

fuck that. i'll pay to have it changed.

[@filterheads]

It's not too difficult of a change, but getting that panel off can be a bit intimidating.

[@stevenvaldivia7269]

In all the years working on every model car, this was by far the worst one I've ever done. It even tops nissans poor design.

[@filterheads]

It is similar to the Nissan installs and I agree it is a poor design.

[@emsea1658]

Most obnoxious replacement steps on any car Ive had

[@filterheads]

I agree this is a poor design.

[@vanvanco2916]

How stupid design it is

[@filterheads]

Yep Fords Engineers did a poor job.

[@matthewr1019]

I hate this car

[@filterheads]

It can be tricky to access the footwell housing. Good luck!

[@Iamllumash]

Thanks

[@filterheads]

No problem