🔧 Canyon - Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Your Canyon’s cabin air filter cleans the air coming through the HVAC vents. Replacing it helps airflow, reduces odors, and keeps dust/pollen out of the cabin.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.2-0.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before working near the glove box area.
• ⚠️ Don’t force plastic tabs; they can snap in cold weather.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Trim panel tool (plastic)
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Small flashlight

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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 your Canyon on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Move the passenger seat back to give yourself room.
• Have a small trash bag ready for leaves/debris from the old filter.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Open the glove box

• Open the glove box fully and remove any items inside by hand.
• Use a small flashlight to look along the right side for the glove box damper (the small arm that slows the glove box).

Step 2: Disconnect the glove box damper

• Use a trim panel tool (plastic) to gently pop the damper arm off its pin (it’s a small snap-on connection).
• Go slow—this clip is easy to crack.

Step 3: Let the glove box swing down

• With both hands, press inward on the glove box side walls to clear the stops.
• Lower the glove box door down so you can access the area behind it.

Step 4: Remove the cabin filter access cover

• Behind the glove box, locate the rectangular cabin filter cover.
• Use the trim panel tool (plastic) to release the cover tabs, then pull the cover off by hand.

Step 5: Remove the old cabin air filter

• Pull the filter straight out by hand.
• Keep it level so trapped dust/leaves don’t spill.

Step 6: Install the new cabin air filter

• Check the airflow arrow on the filter frame.
• Install it in the same direction as the old one (usually airflow down toward the blower on this setup).
• Slide it fully into the slot by hand—don’t crush or fold it.

Step 7: Reinstall the cover and glove box

• Reinstall the cabin filter cover by hand until all tabs click in.
• Lift the glove box back up, press in the sides again, and re-seat the stops.
• Snap the damper arm back onto its pin by hand.

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✅ After Repair

• Start your Canyon and run the HVAC fan on medium-high for 30 seconds.
• Verify strong airflow from the vents and no glove box rattles.
• If you hear ticking/rubbing, recheck that the filter is fully seated and not bowed.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $80-$160 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $15-$45 (parts only)

You Save: $65-$115 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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