Add On HVAC Air Filter Kit Now Available

[CapitalTruck]

 

Subject:    Dust Intruding into Cabin InteriorModels:     2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT            2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV            2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500            2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe            2007-2013 GMC Sierra 1500            2007-2014 GMC Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon Models, Yukon XL Models            Excluding Extended and Crew Cab Pickup (with RPO C67)Attention:  Any changes or modifications to the vehicle should be first reviewed with the customer, and then noted on the repair order with customer approval. This is for customer satisfaction; this is not a warranty procedure.

Condition/Concern

Some customers may comment that dust is intruding into the cabin interior. If the vehicle is driven primarily in high dust conditions, it may be possible for some residual dust to enter the cabin of the truck through the fresh air intake in the plenum, then through the HVAC case.

Recommendation/Instructions

At request of customer, install a cabin air filter following instructions below.

These vehicles did not come with a cabin air filter from the factory. First-time installation of the cabin air filter will require an installation kit. There are two different types of filter media offered; particulate or carbon/particulate. Refer to the part numbers listed in the Parts Information following the procedure below.

 

 

1. Locate and remove the screws holding the right side lower insulator panel as shown in the illustration. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in SI.

 

 

 

 

2. On the underside of the HVAC case, inboard of the blower motor, locate the groove (2) around the molded-in cabin air filter access panel (1) as shown in the illustration.

 

 

 

 

3. Carefully cut out the molded-in cabin air filter access panel using a suitable tool. Keep the tool inside the groove at all times.

 

Note :

The size of the opening is 10.25" x 1" (260.3 mm x 25.4 mm) as shown in the illustration.

Important :

Once the molded-in cabin filter access panel is removed, ensure the opening is free of burrs and debris.

 

 

 

4. Bend the top stage and slowly insert the cabin air filter into the HVAC module, with the filter stages (cut outs) facing inboard while the pull strip is pointed down as shown in the illustrated.

 

Important :

 

 

The cabin air filter MUST be flush with the HVAC module access opening as shown in the illustration.

 

 

 

5. Install the cabin air filter cover plate hook onto the slot in the HVAC module and press the cover flush while installing the fastener as shown in the illustration.

 

Tighten

Tighten the fastener to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).

 

 

[2017SierraSLT]

This will go on my '13 really soon. Thanks for the useful post!

[2017SierraSLT]

I installed this upgrade today on my '13. I purchased the Charcoal activated filter and cover kit for around $65 from my dealer wholesale. It took around an hour to cut the opening to allow the filter to fit properly.

[Sox Fan]

^^^ Did you take any pics of install?

[2017SierraSLT]

Refer to this thread. It has all of the pics you will ever need...

 

http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/technical-write-ups-201/gmt-900-cabin-air-filter-retro-kit-gm-oem-parts-533295/

[BigBlueLB756]

I'm late to the party, but I got 'er done!

[WilliamBos]

Thanks a ton. Not real hard to do, eh? Gonna add it to my list.

[BigBlueLB756]

If a 70 year old fart..........well, you know.

[07silver4x4]

I bought the cover kit (22759208) but it does not seem to match with the bottom of the evaporator where the cut needs to be made. My evaporator box is at a slant and there's no nut where the new cover is to be attached.

 

Has anyone done this retrofit on a 2007 NBS silverado (crewcab) ?