🔧 Juke - Cabin Air Filter Replacement

The cabin air filter cleans the air going through your A/C and heater. When it clogs, you’ll notice weak airflow, musty smells, or more fogging on the windows. This job is usually done from the passenger-side dash behind/around the glove box.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.25-0.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key before working under the dash.
• ⚠️ Avoid forcing plastic panels; they crack easily when cold.
• ⚠️ Wear safety glasses—dust and debris can fall when the filter is removed.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Trim removal tool (plastic)
• Flashlight
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Cabin air filter - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Move the passenger seat back to give yourself room.
• Turn the HVAC system OFF so it doesn’t blow debris while the filter is out.
• Tip: Use a flashlight; it’s a tight space.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Assumption: Most Juke trims access the cabin filter behind the glove box; panel shapes can vary slightly.

Step 1: Clear the glove box area

• Remove any items from the glove box so nothing falls out.
• Use a flashlight to locate the glove box sides and the small damper (a little arm/cable on one side that slows the glove box).

Step 2: Lower/remove the glove box

• If equipped with a glove box damper, gently unhook it by hand or with a trim removal tool (plastic). (A damper is a small linkage that makes the glove box open slowly.)
• Push inward on both glove box side walls with your hands to clear the stops, then let the glove box swing down.
• If a panel or screws block access on your A/C housing, remove them using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Step 3: Find and open the cabin filter cover

• Look behind the glove box for a small rectangular access door on the HVAC case.
• Release the tabs by hand, or carefully with a trim removal tool (plastic), and remove the cover.

Step 4: Remove the old cabin air filter

• Slide the filter straight out. Use nitrile gloves—it can be dusty.
• Note the airflow direction arrow printed on the filter frame (you’ll match this on the new one).
• Tip: Pull slowly so leaves don’t dump inside.

Step 5: Install the new cabin air filter

• Insert the new filter in the same orientation as the old one.
• Make sure the filter sits flat and fully seats in the slot (no bending or folding).
• Reinstall the filter cover until the tabs click into place.

Step 6: Reassemble the glove box

• Lift the glove box back up and push the sides inward to pass the stops again.
• Reconnect the glove box damper by hand if it was removed.
• Reinstall any screws/panels you removed using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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✅ After Repair

• Start the engine and run the blower on medium for 30 seconds.
• Switch between fresh air and recirculate to confirm airflow feels normal.
• If you hear a fluttering noise, recheck that the filter is fully seated and the cover is clipped in.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $60-$150 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $15-$40 (parts only)

You Save: $45-$110 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.3-0.5 hours.

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