Cabin air filter led me here for a 2012 Avy. Owned it since new, I had no idea that you could turn the dome lights off like that. Just went and tested it after 12 years. Works like a charm
Fantastic video! Most complete and easy to follow instructions. Appreciate you taking the time to post. Adding this as another project for my son's 2010 Silverado.
Thanks for the clear and easy to fallow video. I'm driving a 2007, and it doesn't have a glove compartment. There is very little airflow even at max. I know the filter on this van has never been replaced.
The dome light will shut off after 10 minutes. So if you forget to turn off your dome light off and you can't start the car. Because the battery is dead. Do yourself a favor and go get a new battery because the one you have is trash.
I think I would just leave that beauty cover off. That way I could easily replace the cabin air filter once a year without fighting with that stupid big piece of plastic. Thanks for this info.
A couple notes from doing this 1) a sharp drywall knife with 3 or 4 passes will cut thru plastic and leave a clean edge 2) only side to side strokes with a plastic bottle brush or brass brush. Up and down strokes will bend the thin fins
Excellent presentation, what would be interesting to see is an retrofit engineered solution for GM400 OBS truck 1988-1998 cabin air filter. There seems to be nothing off the shelf available to put a cabin air filter into those trucks - even 'vintage air' has nothing available.
Steller idea with the shop towel to not spend time looking for the screw like i did. I lost all the time i had saved using a heat gun and razor kniife to cut my hole instead of doing it like you did. Lol
Thanks for the video. I was able to get it done with a heavy duty razor blade and a steak knife. Wow. Horrible stuff came out...🤮 Smells better already. 2009 Tahoe
@@DrShock sorry, i must have missed it... all i remembered was cleaning up the cut and the evaporator & not the rest of the system(which is what i was hoping to find). I'll try go go back through it. Thanks.
Adding a filter will _slightly_ reduce air flow at each fan speed setting. But the air will be cleaner protecting the evaporator thus maintaining, not increasing, the designed efficiency once the evaporator is cleaned up from not having had a filter previously. As a bonus the air you breath will be cleaner, and likely with less odors as well.
My 07 trailblazer came without filter/filter door. I want to do this retro fit but not sure if this kit will work as trailblazer is not listed in the specs? Anyone done this on a trailblazer or know if it will fit?
Use a heat gun and a razor knife. Just heat up the plastic. Its safer easier doesnt fill the air box, car or your lungs with burning plastic chips and dust. After the guy that did this sees this im sure after he reads this he will probaly agree.
I used to do jobs like this similar to how you describe, but the plastic dremel wheel leaves a much cleaner cut with a _factory_ appearance than a hot blade so its all I use now when I can/it will fit. Proper PPE will address any dust concerns, as well as the vacuuming and cleanup afterwards that has to be done anyway from not originally having a filter in the first place.
AND THE RREASON Y , GM SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BASSAKWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT!!!
Your videos are excellent and always useful. It is rare to find someone that does things well and correct, or at least following best practices. I would love to know if you have an idea of how to retrofit a cabin filter into he OBS GMT400 series trucks and suburbans. I dont believe there are any kits on the market, but if there was anyone who would know or would know how to make it work it would be you. Thank you for your one.
Thanks. The GMT400 was developed before cabin air filtration was a thing. So nothing from GM to add that kind of cabin air filter capability was ever released. However, there is a reusable mesh filter in the evaporator housing (ACDelco 15-33308). And if you have a Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon or Escalade on the GMT400 platform there is a reusable filter in the rear A/C unit. Neither are easy to reach, and are not capable of filtering smaller particles since they are intended to be cleaned and reused, but it's something.
For the models with a center console like the Avalanche shown in the video it should be GM 25790726. Those without a center console would be a different part number that I don't have atm.
Great video, but 1 mistake... He put filter in backwards... Should be bent slots facing you and not away from you and he got the top to bottom correct with the white flaps down... He just installed the filter backwards
Thanks, but actually it's *not* installed backwards *if* you're using the ACDelco filter retrofit kit and a GMT900 series truck. If you note at 1:18 I showed the official GM dealers service bulletin for this ACDelco retrofit kit which clearly and specifically indicates to orient the ACDelco branded filter with the "V" notches ( aka _filter stages_ ) cut into the black plastic frame facing _inboard_ towards the drivers side only. So this was the installation approach shown, as this video is intended for use with the GM factory retrofit kit. Aftermarket product instructions and filter media of course may differ.
Not on this GMT900 model. There is *ZERO* visibility to the evaporator without making the factory authorized modification described to open up and add the access port. You could choose to not install the filter, but there's no getting around cutting the opening for inspection.
I have not done mine yet,but what a GM fiasco trying to save a buck.Should be a recall so the dealers have to do it.
Cabin air filter led me here for a 2012 Avy. Owned it since new, I had no idea that you could turn the dome lights off like that. Just went and tested it after 12 years. Works like a charm
Fantastic video! Most complete and easy to follow instructions. Appreciate you taking the time to post. Adding this as another project for my son's 2010 Silverado.
This should be a recall and not a consumer having to pay to replace. Complete BS!
Thanks for the clear and easy to fallow video. I'm driving a 2007, and it doesn't have a glove compartment. There is very little airflow even at max. I know the filter on this van has never been replaced.
Wow - thank you for making this video and the service bulletin information! Great job!
The dome light will shut off after 10 minutes. So if you forget to turn off your dome light off and you can't start the car. Because the battery is dead. Do yourself a favor and go get a new battery because the one you have is trash.
I think I would just leave that beauty cover off. That way I could easily replace the cabin air filter once a year without fighting with that stupid big piece of plastic. Thanks for this info.
I have done that with my Silverado & quite frankly I have forgotten that there ever was one.
A couple notes from doing this
1) a sharp drywall knife with 3 or 4 passes will cut thru plastic and leave a clean edge
2) only side to side strokes with a plastic bottle brush or brass brush. Up and down strokes will bend the thin fins
So no need for a dremel tool?
Excellent presentation, what would be interesting to see is an retrofit engineered solution for GM400 OBS truck 1988-1998 cabin air filter. There seems to be nothing off the shelf available to put a cabin air filter into those trucks - even 'vintage air' has nothing available.
Yeah!!! My daily is an '11 tahoe but i have an 87 f150 4 speed 4x4 and i love that truck
Steller idea with the shop towel to not spend time looking for the screw like i did. I lost all the time i had saved using a heat gun and razor kniife to cut my hole instead of doing it like you did. Lol
Thanks for the video. I was able to get it done with a heavy duty razor blade and a steak knife.
Wow. Horrible stuff came out...🤮 Smells better already. 2009 Tahoe
Thank you very much
Great video. I know it’s going to be painful. But your video will ease the pain. Thank you!
so with no filter in there, the entire system is full of dust/debris...correct? Any ideas on how to clean that up ?
I go over that in the video, as well as recommend a product you can find in the video description that can help with the process.
@@DrShock sorry, i must have missed it... all i remembered was cleaning up the cut and the evaporator & not the rest of the system(which is what i was hoping to find). I'll try go go back through it. Thanks.
Will cleaning up the evaporator and putting a filter in there help increase airflow and air conditioning efficiency?
Adding a filter will _slightly_ reduce air flow at each fan speed setting. But the air will be cleaner protecting the evaporator thus maintaining, not increasing, the designed efficiency once the evaporator is cleaned up from not having had a filter previously. As a bonus the air you breath will be cleaner, and likely with less odors as well.
Wait it never came with filter?
Is this compatible on a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax?
Will this fix the Problem with outside air with recirc on?
Adding a cabin air filter is for health purposes (cleaner filtered air from outside the vehicle coming in). If that's what you're referring to.
How can I get the Retro fit kit to do mine?thanks.
Check the videos description, there are links there.
My 07 trailblazer came without filter/filter door. I want to do this retro fit but not sure if this kit will work as trailblazer is not listed in the specs? Anyone done this on a trailblazer or know if it will fit?
It's all compatible and looks the same pretty much
Use a heat gun and a razor knife. Just heat up the plastic. Its safer easier doesnt fill the air box, car or your lungs with burning plastic chips and dust. After the guy that did this sees this im sure after he reads this he will probaly agree.
I used to do jobs like this similar to how you describe, but the plastic dremel wheel leaves a much cleaner cut with a _factory_ appearance than a hot blade so its all I use now when I can/it will fit. Proper PPE will address any dust concerns, as well as the vacuuming and cleanup afterwards that has to be done anyway from not originally having a filter in the first place.
I have a 2007 2500 HD. I don't see anything like that at all.
I have a 2006 gmc Sierra 2500hd with the 6.0L gas. And yea, I don't see a cabin air filter compartment on it either.
AND THE RREASON Y , GM SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BASSAKWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT!!!
Screw that! My 1985 F-150 never had a "cabin air filter"....No Filter, No Problem
GM also forgot to put a motor oil drain plug...what idiots
What kind of spry can I use ?
Your videos are excellent and always useful. It is rare to find someone that does things well and correct, or at least following best practices. I would love to know if you have an idea of how to retrofit a cabin filter into he OBS GMT400 series trucks and suburbans. I dont believe there are any kits on the market, but if there was anyone who would know or would know how to make it work it would be you. Thank you for your one.
Thanks. The GMT400 was developed before cabin air filtration was a thing. So nothing from GM to add that kind of cabin air filter capability was ever released. However, there is a reusable mesh filter in the evaporator housing (ACDelco 15-33308).
And if you have a Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon or Escalade on the GMT400 platform there is a reusable filter in the rear A/C unit. Neither are easy to reach, and are not capable of filtering smaller particles since they are intended to be cleaned and reused, but it's something.
Where did you bought the cover? i was about to change the filter. Thank you in Advance.
Thank you very much!
Great video! Thank you! Another of those stupid GM ideas!!!
Awesome
Do you know the part number for the cover with the 3 bolts ???
For the models with a center console like the Avalanche shown in the video it should be GM 25790726. Those without a center console would be a different part number that I don't have atm.
@@DrShock thank you it is the part 👍🏼
Great video, but 1 mistake... He put filter in backwards... Should be bent slots facing you and not away from you and he got the top to bottom correct with the white flaps down... He just installed the filter backwards
Thanks, but actually it's *not* installed backwards *if* you're using the ACDelco filter retrofit kit and a GMT900 series truck. If you note at 1:18 I showed the official GM dealers service bulletin for this ACDelco retrofit kit which clearly and specifically indicates to orient the ACDelco branded filter with the "V" notches ( aka _filter stages_ ) cut into the black plastic frame facing _inboard_ towards the drivers side only. So this was the installation approach shown, as this video is intended for use with the GM factory retrofit kit. Aftermarket product instructions and filter media of course may differ.
You can see the evaporator and see how dirty it is without a cabin air filter
Not on this GMT900 model. There is *ZERO* visibility to the evaporator without making the factory authorized modification described to open up and add the access port. You could choose to not install the filter, but there's no getting around cutting the opening for inspection.