Cabin air
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Cabin air
As I understand it, my 2017 F350 super duty has no cabin air filter. I’m noticing a decrease in the output of my air-conditioning. My Freon is fine, I’m wondering if there’s a way to get in there and clean out the airbox?
Laughing Gas
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Just as an FYI, in all previous Ford trucks I removed the glove box and all the liners/trim pieces etc to get to the cabin filter, just like the instructions show that ATC posted.. I just changed the cabin filter for the first time in my 2022 350 and I did it without removing the glove box. Once you drop the glove box there's enough room to get in after removing the top trim piece with the two 7mm screws. Once the two 7mm are removed and you pop out that trim piece there's enough room to reach in there and remove the filter cover and replace.
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I normally use WIX oil filters and Motorcraft transmission and Motorcraft air filter (motor). BUT, for the cabin air filter, I've found the Carbon Activated embedded filters do a much better job of keeping odors out of the cabin.
I've had great luck with this brand from Amazon. Fits and looks as good or better than OEM Motorcraft (Motorcraft does not have activated carbon).Spearhead
I've had great luck with this brand from Amazon. Fits and looks as good or better than OEM Motorcraft (Motorcraft does not have activated carbon).
Spearhead
Odor Defense Breathe Easy Cabin Filter
Fits Like OEM
Up to 25% Longer Lasting w/Activated Carbon (BE-150)
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Just as an FYI, in all previous Ford trucks I removed the glove box and all the liners/trim pieces etc to get to the cabin filter, just like the instructions show that ATC posted.. I just changed the cabin filter for the first time in my 2022 350 and I did it without removing the glove box. Once you drop the glove box there's enough room to get in after removing the top trim piece with the two 7mm screws. Once the two 7mm are removed and you pop out that trim piece there's enough room to reach in there and remove the filter cover and replace.
The first time I did the cabin filter I considered trying it with only the lower glove box dropped (steps 1-3), no removal of any other pieces. I even found a video showing that the filter can be accessed that way. But, I also noticed from the video that it required much more manipulation of the filter to get it out and in that way. So I ended up doing the standard r&r procedure shown above.
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Laughing Gas
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What step # from the instructions are you eliminating? If you are removing the 7mm screws and the piece that they hold, then it sounds like you are doing all the steps.
The first time I did the cabin filter I considered trying it with only the lower glove box dropped (steps 1-3), no removal of any other pieces. I even found a video showing that the filter can be accessed that way. But, I also noticed from the video that it required much more manipulation of the filter to get it out and in that way. So I ended up doing the standard r&r procedure shown above.
The first time I did the cabin filter I considered trying it with only the lower glove box dropped (steps 1-3), no removal of any other pieces. I even found a video showing that the filter can be accessed that way. But, I also noticed from the video that it required much more manipulation of the filter to get it out and in that way. So I ended up doing the standard r&r procedure shown above.
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Just as an FYI, in all previous Ford trucks I removed the glove box and all the liners/trim pieces etc to get to the cabin filter, just like the instructions show that ATC posted.. I just changed the cabin filter for the first time in my 2022 350 and I did it without removing the glove box. Once you drop the glove box there's enough room to get in after removing the top trim piece with the two 7mm screws. Once the two 7mm are removed and you pop out that trim piece there's enough room to reach in there and remove the filter cover and replace.
Handy info right here, boys(and girls)!!!
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