Cabin Filter Replacement?

I was wondering if anyone knows where the cabin filter is located in my 2001 Ford Taurus and how to replace the filter. A diagram would be helpful. Thanks.

its in the plastic cowl under the windshield. If you want a diagram buy a shop manual.

its in the plastic cowl under the windshield. If you want a diagram buy a shop manual.

Thanks for the help DRDISQUE....maybe you can answer this, is it easy to get to and replace, and when you say under the windshield, I assume you mean inside the car and not under the hood?

Thanks for the help DRDISQUE....maybe you can answer this, is it easy to get to and replace, and when you say under the windshield, I assume you mean inside the car and not under the hood?


For anyone else out there that might need help with replacing the cabin air filter, here is a guide to help you. Go to this link below....

http://www.baldwinfilter.biz/products/pa4112.pdf

** You will need adobe acrobat reader installed on your computer to view this document. Hope this helps you out there.

just be very gentle with the plastic screws holding down the windshield cowl, they break easy if your heavy handed.

The screws are 90 cents apiece at Ford. I changed the filter on my 99 on friday and whoever had it off before broke every screw.

btw it takes 8 screws for the whole cowling . it is two piece.

Also spray the filter down with fabreeze before you install it. It will make the car smell good

Mike
:smokin:

The plastic screws and retainers are available at auto parts stores under the name of Dorman or Motormite Help!, both have the same pn - #41099 and come 5 or 6 to the package. The Fabreeze sounds like a good idea.