Scotty Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 1. Yes it is an accessory, not all cars have it installed. 2. Open the glove box and look at the panel above it. You should see both a fabric liner at the back and also three screws. If you see this, you have the retrofit kit. 3. If you do have the retrofit kit, then you will have a filter in there. It will need to be replaced. I replace mine with the Absorber as I have posted above every 90 days. It gets pretty dirty after 90 days. The Absorber is $10 at Target. You can cut 6 filters out of 1 sheet, that's $1.67 per filter. It also has activated charcoal to reduce odors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendozer Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'll take a gander at that tonight. Thanks for the bit of advice. Once last question. Difference between the cabin filter and the "A/C filter"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajk4th Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Opie, I forgot to say thanks for posting this. I replaced my filter back in April without a hitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendozer Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 1. Yes it is an accessory, not all cars have it installed. 2. Open the glove box and look at the panel above it. You should see both a fabric liner at the back and also three screws. If you see this, you have the retrofit kit. I have a pocket that fits the owners manual perfectly. The only screws in the glovebox area or 3 in triangular shape to the right before the "manual pocket" and three under the pocket that are barely accessible through the door compartment. I'm going to assume that i don't have one since i think it would be clearly obvious. EDIT: I apologize, I took the time this round to look through the post. I'll follow the below instructions and take a look on the weekend to see if I have this system. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showp...52&postcount=2 Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The three that are under the pocket are the ones that secure a big steel plate. If you pull the pocket out, follow the plate back, you will find a fabric cover. That is part of the retrofit kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawfish Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Found out that the 2005+ Legacy's & Outbacks use the same air filtration filter as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Several aftermarket filter companies make filters for the FJ Cruiser that don't list the Legacy/Outback, but they are the same. Usually quite a bit cheaper than the OEM filters. Purolator - C35516 Fram - CF10132 Beck/Arnley - 0422014 Thanks opie! The Fram fit like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I might go with the Fram next time. The Bosch P3785 had a slight gap...a little too small. My 2009 Outback wasn't as easy as my 07 Legacy. The tray wouldn't snap back into place that securely and I broke one of the tabs trying to force it. The tray that holds the filter tabs don't seem to snap back into the recess that well. Only bought my Outback in February and the filter already was filthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy33oak Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 So went to my local CanadianTire, and picked up a cabin air filter for an 06 Toyota Camry, i was skeptic for it to fit, but in the end it was a ''PERFECT'' fit for my 06 LGT! Not a single gap! Thanks! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsauce61488 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 thats a good tip opie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just ordered 2 Frams on Amazon for $26 total, including free super saver shipping. Only downside: FRAM = crap (but then how can they screw up an air filter too too much) [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgtmkt Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 OK, I can't get the pushpin out at the pivot point of the glove box assembly. The screw just spins and spins and never releases. Any advice anyone? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybaroo73 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 OK, I've read the threads and still have a question that will probably make someone in here want to pull out their nose hairs. Please don't, it's just a clarifying question. 05 Legacy limited sedan. Will it already have a cabin air filter, or is there still a box behind the glovebox where I can put one in without purchasing this retrofit kit? I have an infant and don't get a lot of time to do stuff, so I don't want to pull this stuff apart if all I'm going to find is round ductwork that won't accept a filter... Know what I mean? Thanks for the clarification...and please don't send me your nose hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATSFYD Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Ha, I just vacuum my filter out. **There are two types of people in the world, those who build horsepower and those who buy it. Which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 OK, I can't get the pushpin out at the pivot point of the glove box assembly. The screw just spins and spins and never releases. Any advice anyone? Thank you. I had to use two screwdrivers to get mine out. I jammed a small flat screwdriver under the head to pry it up as I turned the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATSFYD Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hey just wanted to add updated information for everyone. OReillys has "FRAM FRESH BREEZE" with Arm & Hammer odor absorber cabin filters. Well the one that fits our car is not listed for our car, but it fits great: PART NUMBER ON THE BOX: CF10132 Price 17.00 plus tax Hope that helps anyone looking for a upgraded cabin filter that absorbs odors coming into the car thru the fan. **There are two types of people in the world, those who build horsepower and those who buy it. Which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 OK, I've read the threads and still have a question that will probably make someone in here want to pull out their nose hairs. Please don't, it's just a clarifying question. 05 Legacy limited sedan. Will it already have a cabin air filter, or is there still a box behind the glovebox where I can put one in without purchasing this retrofit kit? I have an infant and don't get a lot of time to do stuff, so I don't want to pull this stuff apart if all I'm going to find is round ductwork that won't accept a filter... Know what I mean? Thanks for the clarification...and please don't send me your nose hairs. My limited understanding is that all LGTs have a place where a cabin air filter can go, no matter what. My 05's cabin air filter slot came empty from the factory/dealership (as in a filter could have been put there, but no one did for whatever reason). I do not know if yours already has one or just a empty space for one, but you may be able to find out with research. Separately, there was a redesign that came out that makes it much much easier to replace the cabin air filter; aka retrofit. These two considerations are separate. You can open your glove box and poke around thoroughly and find out pretty quick whether installing a new air filter will be easy or not. Does this help you? It's all I've got. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldradio1 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Just checked to see if I had the retrofit. YAY! Figured that in the 45k miles the last owner didn't change the filter. I took the glovebox out and found that I didn't have a filter installed. Now I know how I've had about a billion pounds of pollen come into my car. On the brightside, I know can take everything apart and put it back together in about 10mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Lowes 3M Filtrete carbon HVAC filter cut to size $10.00 15 mins to install thanks to those damn plastic pop things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Bumping this tread since its useful information! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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