Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement without Glovebox Removal

In this video, I demonstrate how to change out a first generation Mazda 3 Cabin Air filter. I go over the location of the cabin air filter of the Mazda 3.
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Also, if for some unfortunate reason, I do give incorrect instructions and something breaks because you followed my instructions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for whatever cost that may be incurred due to following my wrong instructions.
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I show you how to change and replace 2004 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement Without Glove Box Removal. I also show you where the 2004 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter location is.
I show you how to change and replace 2005 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement Without Glove Box Removal. I also show you where the 2005 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter location is.
I show you how to change and replace 2006 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement Without Glove Box Removal. I also show you where the 2006 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter location is.
I show you how to change and replace 2007 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement Without Glove Box Removal. I also show you where the 2007 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter location is.
I show you how to change and replace 2008 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement Without Glove Box Removal. I also show you where the 2008 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter location is.
I show you how to change and replace 2009 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change Replacement Without Glove Box Removal. I also show you where the 2009 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter location is.
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0:00 Awww Yeahhh!!! Intro ~ How to change out a cabin air filter on a first generation Mazda 3
0:09 Intro graphics
0:16 [Actual] Intro ~ How to change out a cabin air filter on a first generation Mazda 3 (2004 ~ 2009)
0:30 Where to buy / What you'll need
0:45 Binh introduces self
0:53 How to change out a cabin air filter on a first generation Mazda 3 (2004 ~ 2009)
0:55 Let's get started
0:56 Camera used to shoot this vid [new Canon M50 ~ Awww Yeahhh!!! + internal mic]
1:07 Let's get into this install ~ location of filter + how to remove fuse panel covers
1:53 How to remove fuse box
2:12 Making note of where fuse panels were disconnected for ease of reassembly
2:21 Identification of disconnects on fuse box ~ where + how to disconnect + in what order
3:15 Reminder to make note of where fuse panels were disconnected for ease of reassembly
3:33 Removal of bracket that holds fuse panel
4:04 Reminder to remove carpet holder ~ identification of "carpet thing" + how to remove carpet from it
4:20 Options to leave or remove clips from fuse panel + how to
4:52 Breaks clip [LOL] ~ to be zip tied back together on reassembly
5:00 Bracket finally comes out
5:08 Recall of what was taken out
5:20 Identification of where cabin air filter resides + instructions on how to remove panel
5:37 [Epic animated spinning arrow identifying where the phillips screws are!LOL]
5:45 [Another angle of same, but using numbers in place of Epic animated spinning arrow identifying where the phillips screws are]
6:05 Removal of 4 screws
6:25 Removal of "the plastic piece"
6:35 Reveal of "all that crap in there" + recommendation of using vacuum to remove debris
6:48 [Proceeds to vacuum debris]
6:54 How to remove filter [2 pieces] + noting how there were removed to ensure accurate installation of new filter
7:35 Comparison of old + new filters ~ Awww Yeahhh!!!
8:05 Identification of where + how the filters go back in
9:00 Recap on how to put filter back in
9:29 Got questions? Leave a comment!
9:32 Like + subscribe + until next time, peace out ~ Awww Yeahhh!!!
9:40 End cards [for 20 seconds]
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[@jeanbertalberto255]

The most detailed video I've watched in removing this Mazda 3 cabin filter. Thumbs up!

[@comaproductions3288]

It's insane that they would design a car like this to replace the cabin air filter. Either way your video was extremely helpful, Thank you.

[@BinhDong]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@EddieLeeGrovesMusic]

I agree

[@cezaryszwagierek7050]

Not easy for a man with the big belly and thick arms. Didn't enjoy it, but worked preety well though

[@OriginalNameNick]

This is by far the best repair video I've ever seen for a 1st Gen Mazda 3. I hope your channel goes big. You have a fantastic personality and an ability to film very difficult shots. Thank you so much for demystifying this awful repair!

[@peatdeloosha2463]

I'm the original owner of my 07 hatchback and I just did this for the first time. I had a hard time getting both filters out and realized right away Mazda put both filters in wrong as they've never been changed. This video clearly shows the proper way to install them. Great video and I give this guy a lot of credit for the filming angles he was able to achieve. It's tight in there !

[@BinhDong]

Great to hear this video helped. Good job getting yours changed out!

[@emilyschier6429]

4 years later and people are still using your video with that task! It's very helpful and all details are there! awesome job and thank you for your work!

[@yungbroc]

took me close to 2 hours to replace this thanks to your video. very helpful and concise, definitely would not have been able to do this without your great editing, angles, lighting and explanations. My 3 has 170k miles and with how dark the previous filter was, I really doubt it was ever changed (I don't blame the first owner for that either lol). ill be honest though, I'm never doing that again. I'm all for DIY but this project was very very close to not being worth it for me. I feel awful for the people who work in shops and have to do these more than once... The space is so awkward to get to and disconnecting/reconnecting everything was very difficult with the lack of room, poor visibility, and awkward positioning that it requires. Hardest part by far was getting the new filter in, one hand would keep getting in the way of the other. I almost made a little rig to hold up the top filter so i could slide the bottom one in because of that.. smaller hands would help in this situation

[@yos9694]

Thanks for demonstrating why when it's time to change the cabin air filter the car should be considered totaled

[@BinhDong]

Hahahahaha

[@brandonsalmerondelatorre477]

This video was very helpful. The directions were very easily understood and easy to follow. The hardest part was actually getting in there and doing the changing, otherwise great! Good job

[@BinhDong]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@compleckz]

Real talk homie. Your personality is great on the camera. It was really enjoyable to watch. ALSO, extremely thorough and detailed video on the replacements. Good shit homie

[@BinhDong]

Thanks man!

[@aurorablusky]

Same generation of Mazda 6 was much simpler- remove glove box. Thanks for the video- I laugh every time I watch your intro. Good explanations, good lighting generally, and step-by-step. Yours is the best on this topic- Thanks!

[@BinhDong]

Good to hear and thanks for watching!

[@MrJimmy-ox7fq]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for helping us all out. I always disconnect the negative battery cable first though whenever I'm messing around with electronics like the fuse box in this case. Just better to be safe than sorry. Thanx again for posting!

[@Mrxxynotxx]

I usually skip through tutorials to get to where I want to see but your video was entertaining to follow, I couldn't click off! I love your energy and that you only keep the important information in your video! Best teacher ever!

[@troberson7667]

Thank you for your time to share this video as it's very helpful. I had taken out the glove box and was at the exact area where you began. Those fine details that you covered made this a whole lot easier.

[@georgew1522]

After twisting myself into positions I didn't think I was capable of, I managed to replace the cabin air filter in my 07 Mazda 3 for the first time, thanks to this video!

[@opsanus]

Excellent explanation for how to deal with what may be the worst-engineered cabin air filter system in automotive history. (I have done this before. I'm having to get re-educated because the previous experience was so frustrating that I blocked it from memory. ;-D)

[@nmeredith4608]

Gosh, your instructions and demonstration are so good! So much better than the last guy I watched. Thank you! You're a very smart guy.

[@luciorodriguez9662]

After watching this video I now feel confident in replacing my own filters. Thanks for the instructions.

[@brewtul]

Just completed this job. What a giant pain in the butt! But your instructions were perfect. I had my laptop on a stool next to my car showing your video the whole time. Thanks! You saved me big $$

[@sifsmith6561]

Awsome.. I did not want to have to tear out my glove box just to swap my cabin filter. I've got a 06 M3S. Been working on her recently and one of the only things left to do is a new Cab filter. I appreciate your thorough video bro! You've made my life a whole lot easier.

[@BinhDong]

That’s great to hear! It’s comment like these that make it worth making these videos! Thanks for sharing and thanks for finding me and watching :)

[@Babydawg0714]

Binh, you're my new superhero. My '06 Mazda3 is in serious need of a filter change, and your procedure beats every other vid I've watched. Tomorrow I go your way to change my cabin filters. Thanks much, bro. bd

[@mikespine1]

Great DIY video. This process is a pain in the ass. Thanks for taking the time to do this video.

[@watts300]

Yours is the best instructional videos I've seen for replacing these filters. Your verbal instructions are clear, and camera works is very good. I'm off to the store to go buy some air filters now. Thanks!

[@BinhDong]

watts300 thank you for watching and letting me know! Good luck with your install!

[@watts300]

@@BinhDong It went well! No issues. My old filters were abysmal. Very gross. For some reason my AC stopped working after I finished though. Ha. Oh well. A new project now!

[@BinhDong]

@@watts300 did you ever figure out your ac?

[@watts300]

@@BinhDong No. :(

[@A_guan]

This is the best video of replacing the cabin air filter on this car! Can't believe this wasn't the top search result when looking

[@AaronGoeglein]

Very thorough and helpful video! I've been dreading replacing this filter but this helps immensely. Thank you!

[@practicalshooter6517]

Thank you. Decided to replace the filter at 116000 miles. Dirty but still working fine. What a job. It was a real PITA. But thank you for all your help.

[@ktolia8901]

Just got a new to me 2008 Mazda3. This is by far the best video to change the cabin air filter. It made a painful process much bearable. What were those Mazda zoom zoom engineers thinking??? Thanks for the helpful video.

[@JohnMillerUSA]

🔧🔩🏆 This is an exceptional how-to video. The results are a 5-star production, Binh! You offer straight-forward directions every step of the way, you cover all the steps required, and, best of all, you don't have any annoying background music.

[@BinhDong]

Thank you so much for this comment!!! And yesssss someone noticed the background music, I totally agree. Background is music is fine and all but many videos its more forground than background. But again, thank you and thank you for watching!

[@williamkudirka6588]

Great camera work Binh. Appreciate the clear step by step instructions. Excellent!

[@halberd0109]

Best video on this maintenance job by far! Also, probably a good idea to disconnect the battery.

[@greypperlig]

Awesome video, you made it much more entertaining and motivational! Managed to pull this off on a RHD Mazda 3. Filming this must have been a real challenge, but you managed to make it very clear. Massive thanks!

[@BinhDong]

You’re welcome! Great to hear that this worked on a RHD Mazda 3 too!

[@Livnthegr8life]

Fantastic job! Very detailed, took the right camera shots, the comparison, with a little humor 😁💯 thanks for sharing.

[@talishatom65]

I watched the whole video and I liked the instruction you gave and the fast forwarding. (Note: I don’t have this type of car ... lol 😂)

[@texassmokingmonkey]

Thanks buddy! Looks so much easier than other videos i've seen, which have made me avoid even trying it. I know my filters are nasty, so i'll be bustin this out soon. Nice work, my man!

[@chickenman1176]

You are a lifesaver! I love this video. Its clear, concise and its entertaining! Keep on doing what you are doing, I appreciate you!

[@BinhDong]

Thanks for watching and commenting!!! Awww yeahhh I'm glad the video helped!

[@00542369]

we r the mazda3 owner who's living in Taiwan ,n the video help us so much thx for you a lot.

[@matthewlawson3657]

Just got the job done using this guide. Couldn't get that really small clip at 5:30 out, but managed to skip that part. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@jeffreybarker357]

First car I’ve worked on that doesn’t have a pop-out glove box. This is helpful! Well done, man! Thank you!

[@BinhDong]

Jeffrey Barker the glovebox does come out. Not as easy as other cars though. But it doesn’t help taking out the glovebox for this install imho. You would have to take out the trim piece that goes to the radio and there are like two or three screws under that trim piece plus you have to take out/pull back the weather stripping from the door.

[@stefanp.7986]

Absolutely the best tutorial. Thanks to you now. I know how to change that filter on my wife’s Mazda.

[@wallafilm]

Thank you for this video, it finally gave me the courage to tackle this tonight and it was a success!

[@Coronaboys2k]

Hey man. Just wanted to say great job on the video. With all that detail you made the job easy for me. Great job.

[@aug2000mba]

The video was excellent and helpful! I would have probably given up without your funny and thorough (but not ridiculously long) explanation and walk through. Like a few others, I got stuck at removing the bolts from the fuse bracket, but I borrowed a better socket wrench from neighbor and was back on track. Lining up the filters and getting them in place was also a bit trickier than I expected. All in in all, it probably took me two hours, but now I could it in 45 minutes for sure. I spent a good bit of time trying to contort myself to get a good angle working from the wheel well. I love my 2008 Mazda 3, but I'm not sure I won't go back to spending $100 to get this done at a shop. I'm thankful that I had your tips to get me through it, but it was frustrating nonetheless. Not your fault! Thanks Mazda. :-P

[@DavidRuess]

Such a great detailed video. Thank you! It's so cramped down there!

[@Corrupted-file]

Best video on this nightmare of a filter change…you rock Binh! 🤘🏼

[@BinhDong]

Awww yeahhh

[@Bajabob69]

I appreciate you and your video. Swapped out my 11 y.o. cabin air filter w your help. Keep it up. BTW no kidding about big guys getting in there . What a pain.

[@tannercolony7452]

Thank you for not editing out all the bolt removal and bracket removal! Here in 2024 working on my gen 1🎉🎉🎉

[@Xlorntabis]

Got mine done today. Really helps to say Owww Yeeah at the completion of each step. I recommend doing this at the same interval I've done mine on my 2008 speed 3. You'll want to do this once every 12 years or 94k miles. For speed owners there is a black airflow sensor attached that you can see clearly the cutout for at the 6m mark . There are two more cables to disconnect here but you don't have to unscrew the screws holding the black piece in. This is for the automatic climate control systems.

[@eudaimonia2688]

You are a hero! I appreciate the effort it took to shoot this video. Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@BinhDong]

glad it helped!

[@GEMERRRms123]

Thx for your nice detailed video. I just changed 2007 mazda 3 cabin filter. Very helpfull video.

[@benhowson6622]

Thanks for posting a great tutorial. I followed it and it removed stale smell of my (new to me) 3. Transformed the car. Thanks!

[@BinhDong]

Great to hear!!!

[@Butch1982]

Well...I had anxiety attack before even thinking about replacing my cabin filter. Now, I am ready to go sir. Job well done.

[@liza3775]

Thank you for posting this! Just changed the cabin air filter in my 2009 Mazda 3. Next vehicle I will check filter location before buying 😆

[@BinhDong]

Glad it helped

[@TheEd101288]

Hi Dong, thank you so much. I won't be able to make it without your video. You save my life.

[@BinhDong]

Great to hear this helped :)

[@mattak77]

Great quality and detailed instructions. I'm trying it this week. Thanks and subscribed !

[@iyunaku16]

This helped me. Thank you for this detailed video in removing Mazda 3 cabin filter.

[@HaoNguyen-hl2zh]

Just done changing it for my wife after watching your video. Thank you so much

[@nathaliebrinkman4607]

Thanks for this video! I think the reason why many other youtubers take out the glovebox is to create more working space. Instead of working in such a tight space. I'll be needing to do this too on my mazda 3 2005 sedan soon.

[@cezaryszwagierek7050]

Great stuff, I finally know how to replace this without damaging the fuse box. Thanks lad

[@QRAC222]

Thanks man, great video explaning everything in detail!

[@johnmorris9773]

Thank you!! you could not have been ay clearer..I have a K & N air filter for the engine and I like to keep the maintenance bills down as I am a 74 retired guy. Most of all i enjoy doing it.

[@kylecagle2698]

Great job and thank you for taking the time to me the video for us

[@ignacioalvarez7537]

I enjoyed and was impressed on how detailed and funny you made this video "Oh Yea" ---two thumbs up!!!

[@jav65]

A machanic told me he changed the cabin air filter but I really doubt if he did😂 Cuz I can't verify it myself lol... I really appreciate your time and efforts for capturing the entire process, once I got in there for connecting a dashcam, its a very tight spot no proper lighting. Thanks a lot mate!

[@infowazz]

Thx so much for being so clear with this. I could not put it back together without this vid. Taking it apart was easy. It was also easier at night and some wine :)

[@swooc]

just want to say thanks for the great guide! it was still a pita to change knowing what to expect though. i recommend anyone doing this to remove the glove box as well. i left the cables intact with the fusebox holder which meant less angles for me to see. had i removed the glove box, i would have been able to see the fitment of the filters better and be able to vacuum all the crap in there. i did this on a RHD, so the process was almost the same on the passenger side. differences are no filter sensor to disconnect, the filter cover is black and the 4 screws holding it are easier to access. also you remove the top filter first and then the bottom one. i ended up with a CEL. i just disconnected the negative terminal on the battery afterwards for 15 mins to reset it.

[@280z318i]

Great instructional video! Others posting here can learn from this. Thanks

[@bobanderson3137]

It worked great today, slowly followed video one step at a time. Fast reassembly. Only problem was my 6'4" 250 lb body had issues with getting in there. Thanks - Thanks - Thanks.

[@BinhDong]

Nice work! I know the feeling, Imagine working under the dash of a miata loll

[@dumbluck6180]

Awesome job with video, editing, and explaining. Thanks!

[@Devo1987]

Im also a big guy 6Ft 4inch 290 LBS Thanks for the video it helped me put filter in correctly. A+ video

[@vonnghost]

I subscribed because of the difficulty level and you've got bro vibe. Thanks BD!

[@BinhDong]

You’re welcome Awww Yeahhh :)

[@israelsantos3361]

that was cool!! I was enjoying watching while listening on how you deliver the instructions

[@BinhDong]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@chexbmx9929]

Great video. The tips were helpful for sure, I'll be doing mine for the first time !

[@liamcox8265]

This is the most helpful video ive found, thank you so much

[@rodgerbradford4523]

Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@amoswang6099]

It’s verrrry helpful! Many thanks!

[@claymiller2141]

Hello again!! This is Second time I've used your video to do this DIY repair. Very detailed, I love it. However as a bigger guy it's MUCH easier to remove the glovebox first

[@BinhDong]

I'm glad to hear this! Thanks for coming back! I do agree, for us bigger guys it might be easier with the glovebox out.

[@Jople-lp2ug]

Awesome video, I'm so happy to watch it's nice and clear.

[@BinhDong]

Thanks for watching!!

[@swryu5364]

this videos amazingly easy to learn. I'm big fan of mazda, but after watch this I realize that Hyundai is much easier to maintenance.

[@LostFart]

I was going to make a video about this but I think i should just leave all the views for you my friend! Great vid.

[@samuelhogg537]

Hey! I just finished doing this - thanks for the detailed video

[@BinhDong]

You're welcome :)

[@s1d3k1ckRO]

I've done my oil and filters change a month ago and I've told my mechanic not to bother with the cabin filter cause I'll do it my self(and save some money). I came back to this video to finally encourage myself to do it haha. (I'm a big Boi too).

[@IIQuickII]

Awesome video man, you just made my life a lot easier!

[@franciscos761]

Ya definitely not for the bigger guys 🤣🤣 I just did my first change followed ur instructions, worked perfectly thanks brutha

[@roberthayes5037]

Very. Good detailed instructions and video, thanks 👍👍

[@user-zr7lb8mu5g]

Thank you for the good explanation..i like your videos

[@SmokinZen]

Amazing work and great instructions thanks

[@adonisabrilcamarinas9126]

Oooohhhh Yeah!!!!Thanks to this video, I saved a lot of money.

[@plamendjambov887]

Super video! Thank you!

[@caseybrian9688]

Wow absolutely great job with the video and putting it together everything looks great

[@BinhDong]

Great to hear. Thanks you!

[@bhebbs]

Great video! Tight spot for big guys as you mentioned! I felt like a contortionist when I was done....but man, the air flow!

[@BinhDong]

😂😂

[@onceagain77]

Thanks for the video. I gotta change mine at some point. Not looking forward to it with the bad back and all.

[@ashek1520]

Thank you, very useful video with great details.

[@Krowynd]

Amazing video. Thank you for all the details.

[@daver5070]

Oh yeahhhh. Awesome video. Saved me a few hundred bucks. Thanks.

[@BusterDescoperaRomania]

Thanks for the video.It s the best one on yt. It's a pain in the butt to change it but we'll handle it.

[@BinhDong]

Thank you. Good luck with the filter change.

[@jiahb]

Perfect video, thank you!! Great instruction and nice editing/camera work. I was able to trace it in my mind before going out to my car. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the nuts/bolts open, so I couldn't remove the bracket. I'll try again tomorrow.

[@BinhDong]

you're welcome and good luck!

[@jiahb]

I ended up taking out the glove compartment to get better leverage on those nuts. Everything else was perfect. (I hand tightened them when I closed up.) Thanks again for your video!!!!

[@papalex88]

Ohhh YeaH! Thanks Bro... Best and very detailed video....I loved it!

[@BinhDong]

Glad it helped

[@thelegends2562]

Thanks man 😊. This video really helped me a lot.

[@mattfreedman7601]

Thanks for your detailed video and enthusiasm! Unfortunately I couldn’t get the 12mm bolts to budge (but they’ve never been moved since 2008). This is a wildly complex design.

[@tighecrovetti2844]

Man, I wish I found yours first. I just disassembled half my damn passenger side unnecessarily. Good job, dude.

[@BinhDong]

Thanks! I'm not too sure why other instructions say to remove the glovebox. It doesn't obstruct access at all.

[@miguelmelo9235]

Thank you for your video! Very helpful!