dimil Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Wow, this tread still alive, i think i need to read it all over, time to change filter now that the car is over 4 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28dreams Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm getting a moldy smell when I run my AC ... about to spray some lysol in there and see if it helps. I'm guessing I should probably do this as well :/ (I have an 05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I honestly think at least the very first post should be edited to mention that the procedure of unassembling half your dashboard is only needed if you do not have the easy replacement kit [or whatever they call it] installed on the LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 z28 dreams, Don't spray Lysol or any other household disinfectant in there, it is not recommended.They tend to be corrosive, it will make the compressor surface sorta porrous which will in turn make it for bacteria easier to latch on and thrive. See this thread, especially page 2http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28dreams Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 z28 dreams, Don't spray Lysol or any other household disinfectant in there, it is not recommended. They tend to be corrosive, it will make the compressor surface sorta porrous which will in turn make it for bacteria easier to latch on and thrive. See this thread, especially page 2 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64635 Hmmm... I thought that comment was only for the bleach + water solution? I believe I read somewhere that product like BG's frigi-fresh or whatever actually had similar ingredients to lysol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajk4th Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 In case you missed it http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 The OP NEEDS to be edited. I've found the Purolator C35516 cabin filter on the Purolator site http://www.pureoil.com/smartlink/?partnum=C35516 It even has instalation instructions which although are a bit incomplete [at least for the LGT 2005], it is a good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I am so pissed. I have all the necessary parts to convert my 05 to the 08 glove box. I got everything apart today. There is NO WAY the filter tray is coming out. It hits the right support bracket for the glove box where the screw goes in. The alignment is way off from the slot in the back of the 08 glove box. I had to reassemble my orignal setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I am so pissed. I have all the necessary parts to convert my 05 to the 08 glove box. I got everything apart today. There is NO WAY the filter tray is coming out. It hits the right support bracket for the glove box where the screw goes in. The alignment is way off from the slot in the back of the 08 glove box. I had to reassemble my orignal setup. Did you also install the 2008 filter tray? P/N: 73553AG02B If you didn't...that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I couldn't get the old tray out. It hits the right metal bracket that the screw goes into. It's trapped behind it. Even if I got it out, it appers my air box is higher than the panel in the back of the 08 glovebox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26368&postcount=8 I cannot get it out past the metal bar on the right. The top right tab on the existing filter tray get stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Did you also install the 2008 filter tray? P/N: 73553AG02B If you didn't...that is the problem. Yes, I also had a filter tray in there that had the same number on the part that faces you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I am so pissed. I have all the necessary parts to convert my 05 to the 08 glove box. I got everything apart today. There is NO WAY the filter tray is coming out. It hits the right support bracket for the glove box where the screw goes in. The alignment is way off from the slot in the back of the 08 glove box. I had to reassemble my orignal setup. No problems here with the '08 retrofit in a '05 wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Did you remove the soundproofing bracket attached to the top shelf of glove compartment housing? On my '07 you had to do that. Otherwise not enough space for the filter tray to slide out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 No problems here with the '08 retrofit in a '05 wagon. Have you tried to remove the filter tray now that everything is assembled? I can get everything in. I just don't see how that tray is going to come out through a slot in the back of the glove box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26368&postcount=8 I cannot get it out past the metal bar on the right. The top right tab on the existing filter tray get stuck. It's gotten be twisted a bit...finessed...to get it out. Seems like an afterthought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Have you tried to remove the filter tray now that everything is assembled? I can get everything in. I just don't see how that tray is going to come out through a slot in the back of the glove box. Yes, pulled the tray out a week ago to check the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppamen Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Can anyone link me to 2008 cabin filter replacement instruction if you guys seen any. I tried searching but no luck. Ive just heard people say it was easier on 1008 but no instruction and it only took 10 minute. So I tried to take all the screws I see in my glove compartment and on the side panel but no luck. Broke one of the piece trying to do it so Ill just wait to see if someone has clear directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Ship Pilot Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I have an 07 Spec B and I tried to disassemble half of the dash till I realized I didn't have the right tools. So if you refer to the post that comes up for the 06, I found that once you pop off the end of the dash board cover there are two plastic screws, one (mine had a yellow mark) you can lower the glove box out without the need for a messy dash disassembly. These screws are phillips heads and they have a plastic collar around them so they should be easy enough to spot. If you need more info or a picture just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oppamen Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I have an 07 Spec B and I tried to disassemble half of the dash till I realized I didn't have the right tools. So if you refer to the post that comes up for the 06, I found that once you pop off the end of the dash board cover there are two plastic screws, one (mine had a yellow mark) you can lower the glove box out without the need for a messy dash disassembly. These screws are phillips heads and they have a plastic collar around them so they should be easy enough to spot. If you need more info or a picture just let me know. Did you have to disassemble the middle console like how OP did his or was it much easier for your car. Ive read some people say they did it in 5 min for 08 but I cant imagine doing it in 5 min if I have disassemble everything like how OP did. If you have some picture that can help me would be nice. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Ship Pilot Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I did not have to take apart the middle console, although I started to go down that route and decide against it because of the COP switch and seat heaters. The way to avoid it is to find the plastic phillips head screw that the glove box pivots on and take that out plus one other that is on the side facing the seat. If you remove that right side screw you can lower the glove box easily from its left side pivot point. Then you will have to get manual holder loose (three screws underneath it) and the metal support brace (attached to the three screws) out. From there its just grabbing all four of the pressure points of the front flap of the air filter cover and taking it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I changed mine out recently, have the retrofit kit and with that only took me 15 min . The old filter was pretty dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 The old filter on mine was insanely filthy. I plan on changing every 6 months for now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 is there an easier way to do this? i need to do it but this looks like a PITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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