Air cabin filter replacement instructions?

Tiny
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Heater blower blowing on high barely anything coming out.
Thursday, January 12th, 2017 AT 3:24 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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You do mean airflow is barely coming out? I would change the air cabin filter here is a guide to help walk you through the steps with instructions below to help you with your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-an-air-cabin-filter

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2017 AT 6:27 PM
Tiny
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You can hear the difference, but not sure about airflow it is barely coming out on high.
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 1:27 AM
Tiny
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Have you checked to see if the cabin air filter is plugged up from not being changed in a really long time?
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 7:44 PM
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KEN L
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It sounds like it could be a blend door actuator has gone bad. Does it sounds like the blower is working normally but no air is coming out?

Best, Ken
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 10:31 PM
Tiny
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When you change the different air positions does the air come out full speed in any of the positions?Try removing the cabin air filter and closing the cabin air filter door and see if the air flow improves.
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Saturday, January 14th, 2017 AT 6:55 AM
Tiny
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I posted the instructions and diagram for the pollen filter removal. Just make sure you pay attention to which way the arrow on the pollen filter is going. So when you put one back in you know the new one is installed correctly.
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Saturday, January 14th, 2017 AT 7:03 AM
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Location and way to replace the cabin air filter
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Remove the right side cowl vent screen.

Remove the screws and the water shield.

Remove the pollen filter.

To install filter, reverse removal procedure.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_387.jpg



good luck
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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How to change cabin air filter
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_05tauruscabin4_1.jpg



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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Where is the cabin filter?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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If it has one (LX trim level didn't) it is outside the cabin under the cowl trim piece at the base of the windshield on the passenger side. You remove the clips and gently remove the rubber seal, then the screws. Under that you will find a water shield, remove it and the filter is under it.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Location of cabin air filter
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Under hood right side

Removal & Installation
open hood

Remove the right side cowl vent screen..
Remove the screws and the water shield.
Remove the pollen filter.
To install filter, reverse removal procedure.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_433.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic2_216.jpg

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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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My manual says the cabin air filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille. Is this on the dash by the windshield or under the hool by the windshield. I took off what I thought was the cowl grille on the dash but could not find it.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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(2000-2007)
Open hood

Remove the right side cowl vent screen.

Remove the screws and the water shield.

Remove the pollen filter.

To install filter, reverse removal procedure.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_440.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic2_218.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic3_103.jpg

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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just want to replace the cabin air filter, but I'm unable to locate it yet. Is it possible it doesn't have one? Thanks Todd
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Pop the hood, look at the passenger-side cowl, there should be some clips. Pop these off, drop down the housing you should be able to see the filter. I sugggest buying yourself a Chilton, or some such, type of book for your model year. It has a lot of info such as what you're looking for, relatively not much $$$$ also, no be-all end-all but some good info regardless.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Thanks for the info, I'll pick one up today. I've used them before.
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