🔧 Palisade - Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Your Palisade’s cabin air filter cleans the air coming through the A/C and heater vents. Replacing it helps airflow and reduces dust/pollen odors inside the cabin.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before working under the dash.
• ⚠️ Keep fingers clear when lowering the glove box.
• ⚠️ No battery disconnect is required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• Small flathead screwdriver
• 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 and set the parking brake.
• Remove items from the glove box so nothing falls out.
• Tip: Take a quick photo before removing parts.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Open and empty the glove box

• Open the glove box fully and remove manuals and loose items by hand.
• Use a flashlight to look along the right side of the glove box for the small “damper” arm (a little soft-close strap/arm that slows the glove box).

Step 2: Disconnect the glove box damper arm

• On the right side, gently pull the damper arm off its peg by hand.
• If it’s tight, carefully pry at the clip with a small flathead screwdriver just enough to pop it free.
• Tip: Pry gently to avoid snapping the clip.

Step 3: Lower the glove box past the side stops

• With the damper disconnected, squeeze the glove box sides inward by hand to release the built-in “stops” (the plastic tabs that normally prevent it from dropping).
• Let the glove box swing down slowly.

Step 4: Remove the cabin filter access door

• Behind the glove box you’ll see the cabin filter housing door.
• Press the locking tabs and remove the door by hand.
• Use a flashlight so you can clearly see the tabs and direction.

Step 5: Remove the old cabin air filter

• Slide the old filter straight out by hand.
• Keep it level so dirt doesn’t spill into the housing.
• Tip: Check for leaves before installing new.

Step 6: Install the new cabin air filter (correct direction)

• Look for the airflow arrow printed on the side of the new filter.
• Install it with the arrow pointing down (toward the floor), which is the normal airflow direction on your Palisade’s HVAC box.
• Slide it in evenly so it doesn’t fold or bind.

Step 7: Reinstall the access door

• Reinstall the housing door by hand until the tabs click into place.
• Gently tug the door to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 8: Reposition the glove box and reconnect the damper

• Lift the glove box back up and squeeze the sides inward to get the stops back past the dash opening.
• Reconnect the damper arm to its peg by hand (you should feel it snap on).

Step 9: Final check

• Close the glove box and make sure it opens/closes smoothly.
• Start the vehicle and run the blower on a medium setting to confirm normal airflow.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the A/C fan to high for 10-15 seconds and listen for any rattling (a sign the door isn’t fully clipped in).
• If you had musty odors, run fresh air (not recirculation) for a few minutes.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $60-$140 (parts + labor)

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

You Save: $45-$95 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.2-0.4 hours.

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