The passenger compartment outside air is routed through a passenger compartment filter. The filter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early.

The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance for when to replace the filter.

To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps:

1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the passenger's side air inlet panel. It is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of the passenger's side air inlet panel.
4. Remove the air inlet panel.
5. Remove the filter from the filter housing by pressing the release tab at the inboard edge of the filter housing.



6. Remove the filter from the vehicle.
7. Install a new passenger compartment air filter. For the type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts .
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5.