Thanks guys for the great write up and pixs. I am not mechanically inclined but 30 mins later, I got it changed. My 2009 did not have a filter in it and now the cabin smells clean. I ended up using the STP brand as it was the only local one I could find.

This forum is awesome.

Ian B

Just installed the TYC 800091P cabin air filter in my '09 and the filter was a little too long that I had trouble closing the door.

The TYC 800091P is designed for the '09 G37 coupe

FYI, I ran into a little problem when reassembling everything back together. I couldn't figure out screw #1 (from page 1 diagram) wouldn't screw in and tighten down. After taking it back off, the metal clip it screws into had fallen out. I had to mash it down with some needle nose plyers so it would stay in place.

i just put the FRAM filter in. it doesn't fit in properly so i ended up ripping off the foam on both sides and cutting up the filter for the slits in the cover and mushed the cover back on.

also i don't know if this happened to the rest of you guys but my glove compartment door now opens down slowly, whereas it used to just plop down. i honestly don't know what caused this but at least it opens down at a even slow pace.

my filter was a year old and it had some dust and tiny leaves but wasn't too bad actually

When I installed mine I used a Purolator and it fit perfectly.

I just got the toyota/lexus filter from my job (and the best part is that it was free) didnt think working at lexus would benefit in any way when I drive nissans only but i guess it did.:tup:
I will try to install it this weekend...

Thanks to
caneman88: for making my Z's interior smells fresher

DeLRo: the Fram CF10140 (charcoal) does fit perfectly

g96818: for the heads up on making 4 holes on the filter. Bravo!
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This forum ROCKS!

I swapped out my filter yesterday. Very easy with these instructions.

Hmm, I still have the musty, mildew smell in my 2011 Z when I blow just air (no A/C). Is this normal?

I finally had some time to mess around with the car this weekend and decided to install the ac filter.... only to find out the car already had one in there from the factory. :tup:
Atleast I learned how to take whole glovebox apart.:tup:

I still get a little odor too... usually on misty mornings. Guessing that is just how it goes in SoCal.

I still have the exact same problem. I try leave the A/C on so I don't get the bad smell. I also notice the bad smell only comes out when blowing COLD air with no A/C. When you turn up the heat there is no bad smell. I also recently changed the air filter so I know it's probably not the filters problem. I'm not really sure what the deal is. I think I'm going to spray some febreeze on the air filter and hopefully it blows good smelly air instead of stinky ones.

I think that when you run the A/C in the summer there is some moisture that collects on the evaporator and other parts inside the dashboard after you shut off the A/C. Then it sits creating bacteria hence the smell.

Any way to flush that after it's happened?

Try to run the fan only w/o A/C for a bit before shutting off the car! :)