Cabin air filter replacement/location

Hi,

There are actually two that sit side by side. They are behind the glove box in the HVAC box. Here are the directions. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2003 Hyundai Accent L4-1.6L
Procedures
Vehicle Heating and Air Conditioning Cabin Air Filter / Purifier Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
AIR CONDITIONER AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT


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1. Open the glove box, remove the glove box stopper in the lower crash pad (assist seat side), and completely lower the glove box.


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2. Disconnect the intake and exhaust cable from the blower unit.


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3. Press the hook on the air conditioner side air filter cover and remove the cover.


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4. Replace the upper/lower air filters.


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NOTE: When removing and installing, don't forget there are 2 air filters in the air conditioner

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Let me know if this helps.

Joe

Thank you. Do you know if the cabin air filters are sold in sets of two? And, do you recommend a certain brand or model?

Honestly, I suspect they will be sold individually. However, I could be wrong. As far as brand, nothing specific. Any of the brands sold at a parts store will work well.

Interestingly, these filters are designed to remove pollen and other contaminates from the air entering the vehicle, so replacement in the spring (especially if you have allergies) is a good time to replace them.

Please feel free to let me know if you have other questions or need anything.

Take care,
Joe

I took off the cover and it looks like no filters are in there.

Good afternoon,

If I am not mistaken, the filter is in the picture. The leaves are laying on it.

Roy

Are the filters side by side or one on top and one on the bottom?

Just pull that unit out. The replacement will look the same as you see in the picture.

Roy

It does not appear to be a filter. It is metal and is part of the car.

Hard to tell from the picture but I attached a picture of the filter.

It may be that someone removed it at some point and never replaced it.

Roy