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

XwChriswX · 07-25-2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i use the fram from amazon in my 09'

dark side goes on the bottom.

Amazon.com: FRAM CF10157 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter: Automotive

I use these as well.

acmethod · 08-03-2013, 08:33 PM

My 09 was empty as mentioned. I put a CF1057 in there tonight. Thanks guys, I found this really usefull

eastwest2300 · 08-19-2013, 07:06 PM

Hey fellas, I just did this install tonight, I have a 2010 Z with only 6k miles, and surprisingly the oem filter was dirty, it wasnt THAT bad, but it was dirty. I replaced it with the FRAM CF10743 filter from Walmart, it was $29.

Thanks for the write up!

LinPark · 09-03-2013, 07:35 AM

Excellent write-up - many thanks!

Zbrah · 09-03-2013, 01:10 PM

sub for later.

eastwest2300 · 09-04-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

Excellent write-up - many thanks!

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-29-2013, 12:01 PM

What model of FRAM should I use for a 2010 370Z Sport Touring Roadster?

BeemaaZ · 09-29-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

What model of FRAM should I use for a 2010 370Z Sport Touring Roadster?

I use FRAM CF10140. You have to make a minor modification to make it fit. There is some pictures on page 1.

Edit: fixed

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-29-2013, 01:26 PM

The FRAM CF10743 is .1 inch smaller than the FRAM CF10140, maybe that would make the fit better without modification?

eastwest2300 · 10-16-2013, 09:39 PM

Yup, mine fit right in, its a tight fit, but a good fit..

LinPark · 11-12-2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Yup, mine fit right in, its a tight fit, but a good fit..

Dude! That's what she said too!

Anyway, got around to installing the one I bought recently - the STP CAF1766 - it looked to be about 1/4" deeper than the original one that was in there but it all ended up fitting fine.

Here is a pic of the stock filter that was in the car from day one:

eastwest2300 · 12-26-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

Dude! That's what she said too!

Datsun240Z71 · 12-27-2013, 12:11 PM

Great thread and tutorial. Thanks!

Just did my 2011 with 7800 miles. Bought the filter from Parts Marvel on ebay.

Bananaz · 01-06-2014, 04:12 PM

Put mine in today in about 10 minutes. Real easy

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

gurneyeagle · 03-08-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by caneman88

Ok here is what to do if you want clean air inside your Z.
Bought the in cabin filter at Autozone for the Maxima seems like a lot of the Nissan's use the same filter.
1.About 6 screws to take glove box out then pull hard.
2.Open the vent door be careful the tab on the left on trap door breaks easy.
3.Insert filter and reassemble had to use a penny to hold left side tab broke.
4.Breathe the Clean Air.
5.Crank up the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rep points needed:

Quote:

Originally Posted by g96818

First off, i would like to thank you for pioneering this DIY, but I hope you don't mind if i expand a little more and make corrections on your DIY.
Do this at your own risk, I'm not responsible if you break something using this easier modified directions.

First off. there are 7 screws total. Screw #6 is sort of a hidden screw.

Remove screw 1 -> 4. if you have a super long screw driver then remove 5 -> 7 also, if not then read next step.

Next pull off the glove box. Grab the 2 spots circled in red and pull upwards. This allows you VERY easy access to screws 5 -> 7 as well as a much easier time removing the panel. This step is OPTIONAL, but as i mentioned, it gives you easy access to screws 5 -> 7 and it also gives you a spot to grab panel to pull it off. To put the glove box back, just line up the hinge and pop it back in.

Next GENTLY pull off the panel starting from the RIGHT side first. You don't wanna damage that extension area on the right side by pulling too hard on the left. Insert finger where the arrows are and grab the bottom with your other hand and pull. Do the same on the other side.
Removing the glove box lanyard is optional (actually, mines popped off as i was figuring how to put the glove box back in after accidentally removing it) but it gives you more space to work with.
Remember, pull GENTLY, you shouldn't have to pull hard after removing the hidden screw, #6.

The rest you can follow caneman88's to install/replace the filter. I just have one thing that I found might be useful and that is to cut 4 slots on the bottom of the filter wall so that you can close the vent door without smashing the filter. You'll know what i mean when you take off the vent door. Just line up the slots with the 4 things on the door and make like a 1/4" -> 1/2" cut. See pic for approx locations, measure the actual location with the vent door.

Yes the arrow on the filter points down. Air is sucked from the top and down into the circular thing.

I assume you guys know how to reverse the directions to put everything back.

Rep points much appreciated if you found this addition helpful

*edit* Fixed broken image. Let me know if the links are broken and I'll upload it again.

A BIG THANK YOU to both you guys for this DIY!

I finally got around to doing this after having the filter for almost 18 months. Super-easy to do, especially if you pop out the glove box. It literally pops off the hinges, it's just a little scary doing it the first time. Don't worry, those parts are super-meaty.

I forgot to re-attach the lanyard and just pulled it back off without removing any of the screws. Honestly, I would suggest you pull off the glove box before loosening any screws.

Once all that is cleared-out, accessing the filter is easy. Just remember that the locking tab for the filter door is on the right side. It pops right off then you slide out the locating tab on the left.

08-19-2013, 07:06 PM	#123 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Hey fellas, I just did this install tonight, I have a 2010 Z with only 6k miles, and surprisingly the oem filter was dirty, it wasnt THAT bad, but it was dirty. I replaced it with the FRAM CF10743 filter from Walmart, it was $29. Thanks for the write up! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-16-2013, 09:39 PM	#130 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Yup, mine fit right in, its a tight fit, but a good fit.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-27-2013, 12:11 PM	#133 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	Great thread and tutorial. Thanks! Just did my 2011 with 7800 miles. Bought the filter from Parts Marvel on ebay. __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

01-06-2014, 04:12 PM	#134 (permalink)
Bananaz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 637 Drives: 09 370z 6MT/B+Sport Rep Power: 13	Put mine in today in about 10 minutes. Real easy Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ BC - SSR - Evo-R - ViS - SPC - ZSpeed - Beluga - Blox - 35% Tint - Clutch Spring - Fang Forced Air Ducting

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