🔧 Durango - Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Your Durango’s cabin air filter cleans the air going into the HVAC system (heat/AC). Replacing it helps airflow, reduces dust/pollen, and can prevent musty odors.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the ignition off and remove the key before working near the passenger airbag area.
• Use gentle pressure on glove box stops and trim to avoid breaking plastic tabs.
• Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• 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 on level ground, shift to Park, and turn the ignition off.
• Move the passenger seat back to give yourself more room.
• Have a flashlight ready under the glove box.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Open the glove box

• Use nitrile gloves and open the glove box fully.
• Use the flashlight to look behind/around the glove box for the filter access area.

Step 2: Lower the glove box past the stops

• Use nitrile gloves to press inward on both sides of the glove box (near the upper corners) to clear the plastic stops.
• Let the glove box rotate downward slowly on its hinges.
• Go slow—plastic tabs can snap.

Step 3: Remove the cabin filter access door

• Use the flashlight to locate the rectangular cabin filter cover behind the glove box.
• Use nitrile gloves to squeeze the cover’s locking tabs (if equipped) and pull the cover off.

Step 4: Remove the old cabin air filter

• Use nitrile gloves to slide the old filter straight out.
• Use the flashlight to check the inside of the filter slot for leaves/debris.

Step 5: Install the new cabin air filter

• Use nitrile gloves to slide the new filter into the slot.
• Make sure the airflow direction arrow on the filter matches the airflow direction marked on the housing (typically “AIR FLOW” points downward).
• If it won’t slide, don’t force it.

Step 6: Reinstall the access door and glove box

• Use nitrile gloves to reinstall the filter cover until the tabs click into place.
• Lift the glove box back up and use nitrile gloves to press the sides inward again so the stops pass and the glove box returns to normal position.

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✅ After Repair

• Start the engine and run the fan on medium/high for 30 seconds to confirm strong airflow.
• Switch between fresh air and recirculation to confirm there are no unusual noises from the glove box area.
• If there’s a musty smell, run the AC for a few minutes; it may take a short drive to clear old odors.

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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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