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'02 Sliverado Z71 Cabing Air filter replacement

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I'm starting to get a musty smell in the cab on my Ext Cab '02 Z71. I think it is the in-cabin air filter. Any advice? Do I need to remove the console to replace?

 

I apologize if this has come up before, but I can't seem to get the search to work for me...

 

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James.

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Thanks! But is There any thing special that need to be done if you have the center console? It appears that part of the filter housing is mounted behind the console and it doesn't look like I can get to it with the console in place.

 

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You do not have to remove the console to change the cabin air filter. You will have 3 or 4 screws to remove to get to the filter. One of these boogers is located behind the console and is recessed up in the cover you are trying to remove. You'll cuss alot, but it can be removed (actually you can get to the filter by just loosening this screw and not completely removing it). Don't be intimidated by it. Really not as hard as it sounds.

 

By the way, there are 2 filters in there, not one. When you buy the filter kit you'll see two identical filters. The first one comes out easily. The second one is right next to the first one and sort of up, in and to the left. Pull that one out also. I have to admit, I only put one back in. Was too hard forcing the one back up in and I just couldn't see the need for two. Plus I changed the filter at least once a year.

 

One other thing, you can buy these filters with charcoal as an option. May help with the musty smell.

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Thanks for the info! I'll try to tackle it next weekend... I was concerned that I would have to remove the console.

 

James.

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And with the screw that is behind the console don't remove it all the way just loosen it enough to pull the other side of the housing down to give you enough room to get the filters out. :cheers:

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