In-cabin microfilter install on 09's?

JB-370z · 05-27-2010, 03:06 PM

think all you need is a screew driver.

kenchan · 05-27-2010, 03:24 PM

helps if you have a long screw driver... and a telescoping magnet tool. but not needed.

dthem370 · 05-27-2010, 03:31 PM

thanks guys, but I need to go home anyways and do the wash/wax process too. There is no where to actually wash my car here unless i pay someone or take it to a drive through one...and i wont do that. 3 day weekend so might as well get some work done on the car.

Pushing_Tin · 05-28-2010, 11:03 PM

Is there any consensus on which one of these filters are the best, or are they pretty much identical?

jpit · 05-28-2010, 11:22 PM

The STP I bought had a funny smell for a few hours and I switched over to a charcoal filter - either Wix 24905 or Napa 4905.

KptKIDLAT · 06-02-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

The STP I bought had a funny smell for a few hours and I switched over to a charcoal filter - either Wix 24905 or Napa 4905.

Thanks man! Damn I didn't know about this thread until I started to smell awful air coming from the vent .

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2010, 04:00 PM

I'm doing this project now, the Napa 4905 only fills about half the slot, is that right? It seems like a tight fit closing up the filter box as the little plastic face that clips on has four little feet that hit the filter as I'm trying to close it.

xiven · 06-09-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I'm doing this project now, the Napa 4905 only fills about half the slot, is that right? It seems like a tight fit closing up the filter box as the little plastic face that clips on has four little feet that hit the filter as I'm trying to close it.

DIY Guide?

Modshack · 06-09-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I'm doing this project now, the Napa 4905 only fills about half the slot, is that right? It seems like a tight fit closing up the filter box as the little plastic face that clips on has four little feet that hit the filter as I'm trying to close it.

You need to hold it up as you close the door......>

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You need to hold it up as you close the door......>

Yeah I finally figured that once I looked in there with a flashlight.

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2010, 04:46 PM

Okay I'm all done. I'm mildly retarded so it took about an hour. The issues I had were that the Napa filter (made in china) had all four corners that were not flush so it was nearly impossible to close the filter door. I simply trimmed the corners with some sharp scissors and and then it closed fine. Once I looked in there with a flashlight it was obvious that the filter is held above the fan with those little feet in the front and back.

The only other issue I has was reattaching the little cable that puts tension on the glove box door. All done now with no broken parts!

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2010, 04:50 PM

So for those with a 2010 model this is exactly the same procedure?

Spartan 1771 · 06-09-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

So for those with a 2010 model this is exactly the same procedure?

Yes, but the 2010 already has the filter installed from the factory..

cossie1600 · 06-09-2010, 10:19 PM

Anyone have trouble with the recirculate/fresh air motor after this mod? Mine is clicking in recirculation mode, curious to see if I screwed up something during the install

Pushing_Tin · 06-10-2010, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Anyone have trouble with the recirculate/fresh air motor after this mod? Mine is clicking in recirculation mode, curious to see if I screwed up something during the install

I did the install in my garage while it was raining. I'll fire it up tomorrow and make sure there aren't any issues. I'd assume that your filter is not in the housing correctly and when the internals try and move the filter is in the way.

05-27-2010, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 21	think all you need is a screew driver. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

06-09-2010, 04:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 229	Okay I'm all done. I'm mildly retarded so it took about an hour. The issues I had were that the Napa filter (made in china) had all four corners that were not flush so it was nearly impossible to close the filter door. I simply trimmed the corners with some sharp scissors and and then it closed fine. Once I looked in there with a flashlight it was obvious that the filter is held above the fan with those little feet in the front and back. The only other issue I has was reattaching the little cable that puts tension on the glove box door. All done now with no broken parts! Last edited by Pushing_Tin; 06-09-2010 at 04:48 PM.

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