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Cabin air filter location

Tiny
ITTLFLY
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  • 2009 FORD ESCAPE
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  • 12,000 MILES
I want to R&R the cabin air filter on my wife's Escape Limited. Can you advise its exact location and the best way to go about doing the job?
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Friday, June 4th, 2010 AT 6:47 PM

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Tiny
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A cabin air filter is available for this vehicle as a dealer installed accessory. The accessory cabin air filter will be located in the air inlet under the RH side of the cowl panel grille, if installed.
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Friday, June 4th, 2010 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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Interior problem
2008 Ford Escape 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 21k miles

Where is the cabin air filter located in a 2008 ford escape limited? Is it easy to locate and change?
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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CABIN AIR FILTER


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Removal and Installation

1. Remove the RH cowl panel grille.
2. Remove the 2 water shield screws and the water shield.
3. Remove the cabin air filter.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I looked under the hood, and loosened the cowling near the windshield, but did not locate the cabin air filter. Did I miss it?

The car always smells inside when we run the AC, I have to find the cause and either fix it or have it fixed. Since I'm recently laid off, I'd rather fix it myself!
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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See diagrams


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NOTE: starting in 2007 filter was dealer potion and may not be on your car.
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2008 ford escape hybrid Cabin Air Filter location?
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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Remove the 2 wiper pivot arm nuts.
Remove the LH and RH wiper pivot arms.
Remove 8 cowl panel grille pin-type retainers.
Remove 8 cowl panel grille caps and screws.
Remove RH cowl panel grille.
Remove the 2 water shield screws and the water shield.
Remove the cabin air filter.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Adjust wiper pivot arms. Tighten pivot arm nuts
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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CABIN AIR FILTER
Removal & Installation
Remove the 2 wiper pivot arm nuts. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Cowl Panel Grille & Wiper Pivot Arms
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the LH and RH wiper pivot arms.
Remove 8 cowl panel grille pin-type retainers.
Remove 8 cowl panel grille caps and screws.
Remove RH cowl panel grille. See Fig. 2.
Fig. 2: Water Shield & Cabin Air Filter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 water shield screws and the water shield.
Remove the cabin air filter.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper pivot arms. Tighten pivot arm nuts to 26 lb. Ft. (35 N.M
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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I can't find cabin air filter location
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FIG.2


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ANDREWS
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Is there a cabin air filter that can be changed and where is it?
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
NOTE:Manufacturer's terminology for this filter is cabin air filter or passenger compartment air filter.

CABIN AIR FILTER
Removal & Installation
Remove the 2 wiper pivot arm nuts. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Cowl Panel Grille & Wiper Pivot Arms
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the LH and RH wiper pivot arms.
Remove 8 cowl panel grille pin-type retainers.
Remove 8 cowl panel grille caps and screws.
Remove RH cowl panel grille. See Fig. 2.
Fig. 2: Water Shield & Cabin Air Filter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 water shield screws and the water shield.
Remove the cabin air filter.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper pivot arms. Tighten pivot arm nuts to 26 lb.ft. (35 N.m).


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