TM875 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Do all Legacy's come with air filters? I don't have the sticker on the door like my 01 OBW did. If no cabin air filter was installed, is it just as simple as taking apart the dash and putting one in the slot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Legacy Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 to the OP what filter did ya replace it with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfoxaz Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for the tips. I did this on Sunday and it wasn't too difficult. Removing the plastic screws was a pain, and the one that holds the glove box in (with the chalk line) didn't want to come out so it took me about 20 minutes to get it out...then it proceeded to fly out and fall inside the side trim where I couldn't get to it. So I had to run to the local auto parts store and buy some more. According to the paperwork that came with the filter I bought, apparently the OEM filter also fits the following vehicles 2000-2002 Mazda MPV (to Sep-02) 2006-2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 2003-2006 Toyota 4Runner 2007-2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2001-2007 Toyota Prius 2004-2005 Toyota Sienna (CE, LE model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbigunit Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Sweet wallet in the glovebox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue77 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 "I want you to reach in that bag a pull out my wallet." "Which one is it?" I'm just here for the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian-B Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks for such great pictures and instructions. I changed my filter out last night on my 07 and you saved me a lot of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callimaco Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Is there an easy way to tell if the cabin air filter in a 2008 Legacy is dirty? I'm not due for a replacement yet, but I just had an oil change and the tech recommended I replace it because "it was dirty". But he did not disassemble the dash as shown in these pictures. I declined and now I'm wondering how he could even see it. If I can verify that it is dirty, then I'll probably just do the job myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Is there an easy way to tell if the cabin air filter in a 2008 Legacy is dirty? I'm not due for a replacement yet, but I just had an oil change and the tech recommended I replace it because "it was dirty". But he did not disassemble the dash as shown in these pictures. I declined and now I'm wondering how he could even see it. If I can verify that it is dirty, then I'll probably just do the job myself. No way to see it as far as I could tell. Maybe he meant the air filter for the engine. How many miles on your car? I just changed mine at 15K and it wasn't overly dirty. I think I'm going to keep my interval at 15K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callimaco Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 He was very explicit about it being the cabin air filter. Even wrote it as a rec on the service statement. I'm only at 8000 miles -- hence my skepticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Yeah don't bother with cutting and making your own homemade filter. Just buy the Toyota parts previously mentioned. I bought a Bosch cabin filter specified for Toyota on sale @ Kragen and it fit perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 FYI Guys, I found this filter online for $19. I got ripped at the dealer for mine but next time I may just try this place: https://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Cabin-Air-Filters/Subaru/Legacy/-/AM-11483931/ Subscribing and copying. Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Subscribed. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odoylefm Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Great write-up and photos - My 08 is in today for 30K service, and they wanted 160 to do the cabin filter. Hope to do it myself when I have time (and can borrow a friend's garage/driveway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue77 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Yeah, don't let the stealership grift ya. How much is the 30K costing you? My stealership wanted over $600 for just Oil change, brake flush/fill, Coolant flush/fill, Diff flush/fill and tranny flush/fill. I am going to my usual mod shop where they offer a standard price (plus fluids) for their 30K for about $500 and they will do more than the 5 things listed above. I'm just here for the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Has anyone tried the Zero Sports cabin filter? It is $50 but considering "free" labor might be worth trying out. I had some issue trying to get the cabin filter try tabs to snap back in place. Despite pushing it back in...it didn't seem to snap back in place and I broke one of the tabs. Be careful with the tabs...the plastic is very brittle and can break easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shub Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I havent posted in a long time but I keep getting these posts about the cabin filter. Its alot easyier to go to Lowes and buy a furnace filter for 11 bucks. you get 10 filters out of it and the wire mesh allows you to bend it to fit better. Take 5 minutes to read the post about doing it and you will find out that you can do it in 10 minutes. Its not that big of a deal. All the filter is doing is keeping the dust down inside. Most cars dont even have the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odoylefm Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 The dealership wanted 680 after fees and taxes, but they had a 15% coupon on the site - so it came to around 590. They are convenient to my work, so I just took it in there. But I can do the cabin filter myself - just need to find the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 local dealership just quoted me $80 to f&i the cabin filter. uhh, no thanks! i'd rather pay $20 and 20 minutes. thanks for the write-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galbicake Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 These instructions were exact. It took me about 30 mins to replace mine but it was pretty easy once I figured out how to remove those stupid screws. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsterminator Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Great write up. Dealership wanted $105+tax for install, $50+tax for the part alone. Told them to forget it, I'll do it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsterminator Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Did this last night in about 15 mins. The write up here is great, true step-by-step. Most arduous part was cutting the replacement Filtrete house AC filter into 6 pieces and getting the cardboard frame off them . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King08 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 You can get this at your local Target. http://www.webproducts.com/stores/w/webproducts/catalog/wabsrbr-300.jpg You'll get 6 filters out of it for just over $10. Plus it's got activated charcoal. This is exactly what I used today. Found it at Target on sale for $8.14. You don't need to use the plastic grid that comes with it. Just cut it to fit and you are good to go! Instructions were spot on and it took me about 20-25 minutes to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C6Driver Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Super job on the photos and write-up! I have a 2010 Legacy and I'll be buying a spare cabin filter soon. Just hit the 2,000 mile mark so I don't think the original filter needs replacing just yet. I know the glove box still has to come out. Just hope it isn't harder than the write-up indicates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsOfGlue Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Just washed up after doing this filter/Home Depot replacement. Rogue77's write up is spot on. My car has 15,000 miles on it and the cabin filter was in need of a change. Job turned out so easy I think I will replace it after every other oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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