Changing Pollen/Cabin Filter: Mazda 6/3

[Los Palmas7]

Hi All,

I attempted this recently, took me about 5 minutes. So DIY and save $$$.


Mazda 6MPS:


Open the glove box and push in on the sides. There are two tabs located here (one on either side) Simply pushing in on the side of the glove box and pulling it forward (allowing the tabs to clear the console/dash) finishes this step.
Pull the glove box towards you. There are a set of notches on the bottom which clamp to the inside of the glove box which must be pulled free. Just pull the glove box and it should come off.
You should now see the air filter cover. Its held in place by two upper tab/slots and two lower clips. Pull down on the outer cover to free it from the tabs, then pull out towards yourself and it should come free, exposing the air filter.
Remove the old air filter and replace it with the new one. You may need to pinch the old filter horizontally to get it to squeeze out of the compartment. Its flexible and being tossed anyway, so don't worry about damaging it. As you can see at 12,680 miles the cabin air filter is quite dirty. The new filter slides in the same way the old one came out. Make sure the filter is sitting flush in its compartment, and is not angled or tilted. Make sure the AIR FLOW ARROW POINTS DOWN. Failure to adhere to this step could result in the climate fan being damaged, or a massive loss of horsepower (unconfirmed).
Put the cabin filter back on. Make sure after putting in the upper tabs to SNAP the lower section of the cover on by pressing on the clips on the bottom they are beveled to snap into place under the filter assembly. After this step, put the glove box back on, and your done!


Bit similiar to this: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-ch...filter-339869/



Mazda 3MPS:

[juld0zer]

on our cars, will it still be on the glovebox (passenger's) side or would it be under the driver's side for a M3?
my air really reeks..

[flacMan]

People on other forums have reported the Mazda CX-7 (07-09) cabin air filter fits the Mazda 6 MPS. I used TYC part# 800095P in my 2005 MPS which fitted perfectly. I could not see any differences in size or construction to explain the different filter part numbers between the two car models.

Compared to going to a local shop and paying $45ea, I got 2 filters including delivery from the US (ebay) for AU$31.

[SHMIKOS14A]

Very handy thread. These can make your aircon system stink.

[juld0zer]

the air reeked of piss after turning off the a/c and letting the fan still run before i changed the filters in my car.
to my astonishment they were black and clogged with jacaranda leaves. and apparently mazda changed it according to a jobsheet :|
its worth the effort, swearing and grazes on your hands

[EX-XR6T]

on our cars, will it still be on the glovebox (passenger's) side or would it be under the driver's side for a M3?
my air really reeks..

Just did this today and it is actually easier for us RH drivers in OZ than those in the US. The filters are removed from the passenger side (LHS), the 4 screws for the cover plate are a POP (Peice of P) to get out, and the filters come out nice and easy like, with the top filter coming out first.

Ive got a 3 MPS for those who are wondering.

Cabin smells soo much better with new filters and didnt take long at all. I also ran a power wire through the fire wall for my amp.

[Yeldarb]

Just did this today and it is actually easier for us RH drivers in OZ than those in the US. The filters are removed from the passenger side (LHS), the 4 screws for the cover plate are a POP (Peice of P) to get out, and the filters come out nice and easy like, with the top filter coming out first.

Ive got a 3 MPS for those who are wondering.

Cabin smells soo much better with new filters and didnt take long at all. I also ran a power wire through the fire wall for my amp.

Did you buy yours in Oz, from Mazda?

[EX-XR6T]

Did you buy yours in Oz, from Mazda?

If your talking about the filters, yes. I think they charged about $40 for them

[heath_303]

so do you have to take the glove box out in aus ? would i follow the how to but backwards ?

im confused but i definately have to do this, im sure mazda hasnt done it

[Yeldarb]

Cool, thanks.