ddanhour

I have tried without success to change my cabin air filter.
I have turned the tabs in the glove box to drop down the box, that didn't work.
I've tried pulling the tabs out with a pliers to dis-engage them. They will not budge. That isn't working either.
Can sombody tell me I am doing wrong ?

KeysRx300

The first time they come out they are very tight. You just twist and pull. And they both come out. Then the glove box falls down out of the way.

mandyfig

Keep trying. Are you following the directions on the owner's manual?

ddanhour

Thanks for the responses. I am following instructions from the owners manual, but they will not come out. I've even used a pliers and cannot budge them loose. Here is the crazy part....I just had the car in for an oil change. The technician brought out two filters to show me that they needed to be replaced. The engine filter & the cabin filter. "He said $ 120.00" when I ask how much. I have lots of time being retired so I said I'll take care of them.
I should have let him do it.
Should I spray some silicone on the tabs, Ya think ?:

kickin8

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$120 ? no way !

that should be a very simple fix

Rainbird

The bolts don't completely unscrew, you simply loosen the bolts and align the key slot and pull straight out to remove.

arnieosp

iTrader: (1)

Inspect them carefully with a flashlight and you will see how to pull them out. It is very simple.

Jetstar

I had the same problem. The solution is forget about the pins. Instead, pull the side panels of the glove box (those containing the pins) inward (toward each other) until the pins clear the hole slots. This will allow the glove box to fall away from the dash. The problems with pin removal don't represent quality design. Good luck.

Kendig

Be sure to hold the glove box up a half inch or so to ensure that there is no downward pressure on the pins. Grasp pin with pliers, rotate until it lines up with the slot, and wiggle it while pulling it out. Gets easier each time.

mandyfig

So did you get yours out ddanhour?

charlieg

could someone tell me the OEM for the cabin air filter 2007 rx350

RX330inFL

Filters: Interior Cabin Filter-Carbon Impregnated Cabin Air Filter (Deodorant Filter)
Part #: 87139YZZ03