DIY: Adding In-Cabin air filter to the 370Z

Ian B · 06-12-2011, 04:12 PM

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

sofaonasock · 06-21-2011, 11:27 PM

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

jikhead · 07-01-2011, 05:07 PM

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.

wdkwang · 08-25-2011, 06:52 PM

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

Nick911sc · 08-25-2011, 08:53 PM

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

1cleans13 · 09-13-2011, 12:26 PM

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.

I will try to install it this weekend...

BeemaaZ · 09-13-2011, 05:47 PM

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!

This forum ROCKS!

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-14-2011, 12:54 PM

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

gmr19 · 09-19-2011, 08:20 PM

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

1cleans13 · 09-20-2011, 07:52 AM

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.

Atleast I learned how to take whole glovebox apart.

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-20-2011, 01:21 PM

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

Strangler · 10-05-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmr19

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

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.

gmr19 · 10-08-2011, 10:14 AM

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.

xTIMMYxCOREx · 10-11-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmr19

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?

sofaonasock · 10-12-2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

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!

06-21-2011, 11:27 PM	#77 (permalink)
sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 16	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 __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

08-25-2011, 06:52 PM	#79 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	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 __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

09-13-2011, 12:26 PM	#81 (permalink)
1cleans13 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flow-Ridah Posts: 182 Drives: 11 NISMO/15 GX460 Rep Power: 2050	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. I will try to install it this weekend... __________________ _____________________________________________ *2011 NISMO 370Z (PW)* 50% Llumar tint- LED bulbs everywhere- JDM emblem- Phillips LED DRL- 6K HID- NISMO TI shift knob - SWIFT SPEC R - H&R spacers

09-13-2011, 05:47 PM	#82 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 507	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! This forum ROCKS! __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here Last edited by BeemaaZ; 09-13-2011 at 05:50 PM.

09-20-2011, 07:52 AM	#85 (permalink)
1cleans13 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flow-Ridah Posts: 182 Drives: 11 NISMO/15 GX460 Rep Power: 2050	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. Atleast I learned how to take whole glovebox apart. __________________ _____________________________________________ *2011 NISMO 370Z (PW)* 50% Llumar tint- LED bulbs everywhere- JDM emblem- Phillips LED DRL- 6K HID- NISMO TI shift knob - SWIFT SPEC R - H&R spacers

06-12-2011, 04:12 PM	#76 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	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

07-01-2011, 05:07 PM	#78 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 183	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.

08-25-2011, 08:53 PM	#80 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	When I installed mine I used a Purolator and it fit perfectly.

09-14-2011, 12:54 PM	#83 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I swapped out my filter yesterday. Very easy with these instructions.

09-19-2011, 08:20 PM	#84 (permalink)
gmr19 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116 Drives: '11 370Z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Hmm, I still have the musty, mildew smell in my 2011 Z when I blow just air (no A/C). Is this normal?

09-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#86 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I still get a little odor too... usually on misty mornings. Guessing that is just how it goes in SoCal.

10-08-2011, 10:14 AM	#88 (permalink)
gmr19 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116 Drives: '11 370Z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	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.

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