Woodstock Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 took me 10 mins thanks for the write-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 It only took me a few min also. Before this thread I didn't realize there was one in there. I am real glad I now know. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/Drew_Jones/08%20LGT%20Spec-B/IMGP1964.jpghttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/Drew_Jones/08%20LGT%20Spec-B/IMGP1964.jpg"] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbh Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Great write up! I just installed my filter and it was definitely helpful! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian-B Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Nice writeup. Couple of comments. Not sure what your car is, but on mine you skip the "5 retarded screws and remove cover" step, and instead remove three non-retarded screws and then a beefy metal bracket, and then you can pull away a fabric flap secured by velcro. I'm guessing your car is newer than mine (2006) and the plastic cover is a less retarded version of the velcro flap on mine. My 2007 has the metal bracket as well (but no velcro). Do you think it is ok to leave that bracket out? Unless I'm missing something, it seems to be there just to make it harder to change the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchK Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thanks for the great write up! FYI, these directions worked great on my 2009 Subaru Outback. The most time consuming part was getting out those pesky screws. Thanks for the tips on prying the flange while turning the screw. I decided to leave all 5 screws off after changing the filter. The only screw I put back was the one on the right-side of the glove box. I take my Subaru to Tires Plus for oil changes/tire rotation. They wanted $50 to replace the cabin filter. I bought the filter for $7.99 at O'Reilly Auto Parts and installed it in about 15 minutes. My friend just bought a 2011 Subaru and it looks like they made it much easier to get to the cabin filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It only took me a few min also. Before this thread I didn't realize there was one in there. I am real glad I now know. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/Drew_Jones/08%20LGT%20Spec-B/IMGP1964.jpghttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/Drew_Jones/08%20LGT%20Spec-B/IMGP1964.jpg"] how long did it take the left filter to be so dirty? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 http://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/wix-cabin-air-filters/24875.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouar Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Just want to say Thank You for the writeup. They didn't make it easy -- I quickly stripped that plastic screw/tree that connects the glove box, and ended up just yanking it out with a pair of pliers. There are a lot of pine trees in my neighborhood: when I pulled the filter out, I had to clean the area free of pine needles too. This is at 62k miles and should definitely have been done a while ago. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o150/rouar/DSC03163.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 well like all the others i enjoyed the directions and regret waiting to change mine. car has 27k on the clock and the filter had a hole in it for some odd reason. for those who used the target filter like i did. do you notice the smell of the carbon pad at all? i tend to smell it when getting in the car for the first time after turning on the h/c system. before: http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn257/theflystyle/1106001828a.jpg after: i kept the plastic grid that came with the filter. i was thinking ahead for when it comes time to remove the filter how much of a PITA it would be if the filter bunched up while pulling it out. it also could help keep it flat during use and help prevent any bunching while installed. the plastic clips on our tray help keep the plastic grid down. http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn257/theflystyle/1106001837.jpg http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn257/theflystyle/1106001837a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 i dont think mine is has any carbon in it but its over 1800 microns so i have to jack up the fan speed but i know the air in my cabin is blocking everything from dust to dust mites. i cant even smell disel trucks in front of me untill the filter gets dirty. i changed mine every 15k miles and its black every time. Wow, and that was the '08 "easier to replace" version? I'll breathe dirty air. lol. it took me 15-20 min in the dark with a flat head screwdriver and that inclided me cuting the filter to fit the "filter holder". the hardest part is cutting the filter as mine has a metal fence over it and cutting it is a pain, but well worth it. the first time i did this took me 10 min and i had no idea what i was doing, i hope this does not turn people off of doing this, its really simple. and it makes the car smell so much better with a new filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midskier Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 it took longer to search for this procedure then to get it done.........3 songs is all it takes, I found a charcoal filter on ebay for $12 shipped, also the "stupid palstic screws" only need to be backed out about 1/4" - 3/8" then just priy the base out , these "pin -serts" are designed for easy installation, so when your ready to put it all back together again all you have to do is push them in with your thumb you don't need a screwdriver to insert them. again great write up, save me a bunch of time and @ least $85 ! Dan T midskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiginator Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thanks Rogue77. Your pictures and instructions totally helped with my '09 Legacy. The cabin filter was incredibly dirty (probably never been changed). Mine had 26,800 miles on it. The fan blows so much better, thanks to the new filter. I used an OEM replacement filter from Subaru. Took me about an hour to replace (due to those funky clips). Will be much easier the next time. If I can do it, anyone can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrlegacygt Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 i dont think mine is has any carbon in it but its over 1800 microns so i have to jack up the fan speed but i know the air in my cabin is blocking everything from dust to dust mites. i cant even smell disel trucks in front of me untill the filter gets dirty. i changed mine every 15k miles and its black every time. it took me 15-20 min in the dark with a flat head screwdriver and that inclided me cuting the filter to fit the "filter holder". the hardest part is cutting the filter as mine has a metal fence over it and cutting it is a pain, but well worth it. the first time i did this took me 10 min and i had no idea what i was doing, i hope this does not turn people off of doing this, its really simple. and it makes the car smell so much better with a new filter. what filter did you go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiginator Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I bought the Genuine Subaru Cabin Filter from the dealer--it was under $30.00, uncluding tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Subscribe, gonna change mine this weekend I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter11 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 This is what mine looked like when i pulled it out last night.... YIKES! I just bought the car two weeks ago from my local subaru dealer (it had just come back from lease) the car is an 07 legacy wagon with 142000 KM. http://users.vianet.ca/firefighter11/Pics/Suby/cabin1.jpg http://users.vianet.ca/firefighter11/Pics/Suby/cabin2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter11 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 This is what mine looked like when i pulled it out last night.... YIKES! I just bought the car two weeks ago from my local subaru dealer (it had just come back from lease) the car is an 07 legacy wagon with 142000 KM. http://users.vianet.ca/firefighter11/Pics/Suby/cabin1.jpg http://users.vianet.ca/firefighter11/Pics/Suby/cabin2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy604 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I replace my filter last night and broke that "retard plastic screw". Anyone know what part number it is? Is it the same as the one that were used in engine covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdoc158 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 ^ I think most people have been buying air handler filters and cutting them to size. I bet that would be even cheaper since you get a few filters out of it. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=942&d=1090687370 What thickness are you guys running with the homemade filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My car has the stupid little flap of fabric that kinda velcro's in around the opening where you pull the filter tray out. I notice in the photos (in the original writeup) that has been replaced by a form fitting piece of plastic. Is there a way to retrofit that piece to my '06 ? I assume it's fairly important, since they went to some trouble to provide it. I guess it prevents air on the output end of the blower from leaking out there ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark687 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 oooooooooooo... THANK YOU.... i have 60k miles never changed, i had enough pine needels to make a tree in mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketowork Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks, for the pictures...doing mine tomorrow. I think that the previous owner never changed the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketowork Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 It took more time to trim the filter than it did to get in. It was a 10 minute job tops. Thanks again Rogue77. Tip: I found that it is easier/quicker to push on the back of the retarded screws than it is to pull them with a screwdriver. You can push on the back with a finger and it is about three twists of the Phillips-head before they pop right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPpilot Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Decided to change mine just because the car is new to me and was not sure of it's condition. I put in a Fram filter that has the baking soda and charcoal. That can't be a bad thing. The one that was in there was not too bad at all. Based on wear on the tracks and plastic retainers I would say it was replaced on a regular basis. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/5763604418_92c471b0b2_m.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I dont think Ill ever do my 05 again. Holy pain in the ass! :/ "This is an adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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