Cabin Filter Replacement?

[eibrown]

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.

[drdisque]

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

[eibrown]

Originally Posted by drdisque

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?

[eibrown]

Originally Posted by eibrown

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.

[DisneyVK]

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

[mwt]

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

[LarryKL]

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.