Folks,

Guess I'm just missing it. My glovebox is on top. I removed it and ran into more plastic. Didn't see it from the front passenger side. How do I gain access to it?

 

It's at the very top of the passenger side glove box. You've gotta release the tabs holding the glove box door on to drop the door, and then there are three clips that hold the filter in place (not that it needs them with how snug it fits in).

Here's a couple of pics to help you find it........

Hopefully your's doesn't look like mine did.

 

how often does this need replacing?

 

Depending on your driving conditions, I believe the owners manual say 50,000 miles. More frequently if driving in dusty areas.

 

Welcome. You have two glove boxes. One on the top center of the dash which is the one you are describing and one in front of the passenger on the lower section of the dash at knee height

 

I change mine every year, and its ALWAYS dirty.

 

It's listed in the owner's manual under "Maintenance II" schedule. When you change the oil, this filter should be changed as well (i.e......Once a year or about every 10K). And as Old Lar said.... maybe more often in dustier conditions.

 

I change mine every 5,000 miles, just like the oil, oil filter, and rotate the tires. Do all in the same day.

 

My 06 came with a new cabin air filter. When I finally do my first oil change, I'll check my filter to see how it held up during my normal driving conditions.

I dont live in a dusty climate at all...but i do drive ALOT...so I'll be sure to change it as soon as it needs it.

remember...if your cabin filter is dirty...your engine's air filter is probably DIRTIER, and more important.

 

They need to make these things easier to check (across the board, not just Chevy). You'd be surprised the labor involved in simply checking to see if it's dirty. Oh, I think I answered my own question...