Master Guide on 2010 Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter Replacement and Maintenance

If you want to put an end to airborne contaminants in your car, installing a new cabin air filter from Filterheads.com can be the solution you’re looking for.

Here are the steps to access and replace your car’s cabin air filter:

  1. Open the car’s hood and use the hood prop rod to support it.
  2. Locate the cabin air filter, which is typically under the passenger side cowling.
  3. Remove the three left screw pins to access the cabin filter.
  4. Lightly unscrew the clip and raise it enough to pull it off from the cowling.
  5. Lift the cowling and the weather cover to remove the old filter, ensuring to remove any debris in the housing.
  6. Install the new AQ1110 filter into the housing, making sure it covers the bottom of the filter housing, even if it fits awkwardly.
  7. Reinstall the weather cover by lining the tabs with their catch and pressing down to lock in both sides.
  8. Secure the cowling by reinstalling the pins.
  9. Remove the hood prop rod and close the hood.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your car’s cabin air is free from contaminants, providing you with a clean and safe driving environment.

How do I access the cabin air filter in my car?

To access the cabin air filter, first open the hood and use the hood prop rod to support the hood. The cabin air filter is located under the passenger side cowling. To access the cabin filter, you only need to remove the three left screw pins. Lightly unscrew the clip, careful not to put a lot of pressure downward to raise it enough to pull it off from the cowling. Lift the cowling and the weather cover to remove the old filter. Remove any debris in the housing.

How do I replace the cabin air filter?

Install your new AQ1110 filter into the housing. It may fit a bit awkwardly, but it will still be effective if it covers the bottom of the filter housing. Reinstall the weather cover by lining the tabs with their catch and press down to lock in both sides. Reinstall the pins to secure the cowling. Remove the hood prop rod and close the hood.

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