🔧 Murano - Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Your Murano’s cabin air filter cleans the air that comes through the A/C and heater vents. Replacing it helps airflow, reduces musty smells, and keeps dust/pollen down inside the cabin.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• 🧤 Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key/fob from the vehicle.
• 🧠 Don’t force plastic trim—warm cabin plastics are less likely to break.
• ⚡ Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Nylon trim removal tool set
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• 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.
• 📦 Empty the glove box so nothing falls out.
• 💡 Have a flashlight ready—you’ll be working under the dash.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Access the glove box area

• Open the glove box fully.
• Use a flashlight to look at the right side of the glove box for the small “damper” arm (a little soft-open linkage).

Step 2: Disconnect the glove box damper

• Use a nylon trim removal tool set to gently pry the damper arm off its peg (or unclip it, depending on your clip style).
• Tip: Pry gently near the peg, not the arm.

Step 3: Drop the glove box down

• On the left and right inside edges of the glove box, push the sides inward with your hands to clear the stops.
• Let the glove box swing downward so you can see behind it.

Step 4: Remove the cabin filter access cover

• Locate the cabin filter cover behind the glove box (a small rectangular door on the HVAC case).
• Release the cover tabs by hand, or use a nylon trim removal tool set if space is tight.
• If your cover uses a screw, remove it with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Step 5: Remove the old cabin air filter

• Slide the old filter straight out.
• Keep it level so debris doesn’t spill into the housing.

Step 6: Install the new cabin air filter

• Check the airflow direction arrow printed on the filter frame.
• Install it in the same direction as the old one came out (usually arrow pointing down on this style of housing).
• Slide the filter in until it sits fully flat in the slot (don’t bend it hard).

Step 7: Reinstall the cover and glove box

• Reinstall the filter cover until the tabs click into place.
• If removed, reinstall the screw with a Phillips #2 screwdriver (snug only—do not over-tighten into plastic).
• Lift the glove box back up, push the sides inward again, and let the stops pass back into position.
• Reconnect the damper arm by pressing it back onto its peg.

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✅ After Repair

• 🌀 Start the engine and run the blower on medium, then high, to confirm strong airflow.
• 👃 If there was a smell issue, run A/C for a few minutes and verify it improves.
• 🔍 Make sure the glove box opens/closes smoothly and the soft-open damper works.

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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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