CombatCQB Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I was browsing the HVAC manual and came across a diagram of the blower and optional air filter. The blower is mounted behind the glove box and it turns out that the optional air filter is installed through the glove box too!!! The way that the diagram shows it, I think we all have the same blower which will accomidate a filter. Just have to buy the filter and maybe a bracket to hold the filter in place. Can someone take a pic of what's behind the glove box slot?? I know you can remove the slot by pulling it out and there's more room behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Nice find. I was wondering where the HVAC air filter goes. In my Forester it was directly under the glove box and was easily installed by the owner. I've heard the kit won't be available until August. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I'm going to check how it is installed, maybe cut up a home hvac filter for it. I think there's thread around that the poster tries to put the stereo in there, with pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Yeah I saw that filter, and I figured it was for cabin air filtration. Check interior forum for my thread.. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 Franz, was there a filter already installed on yours? I think the filter material is the only thing that needs to be installed for the filter kit. I don't know how Subaru can charge $80 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 [quote name='CombatCQB']Franz, was there a filter already installed on yours? I think the filter material is the only thing that needs to be installed for the filter kit. I don't know how Subaru can charge $80 for it.[/quote] Simple- Filter: $1.00. Labor: $10 (being generous) The "your a sucker for believing it really costs $80" fee: $69.00. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I doubt it's a dollar.. maybe 10-15 if you get your own filter material and carve it into the right shape. The right sized HEPA filter will be expensive. Try looking at prices of indoor air filters :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 [quote name='CombatCQB']Franz, was there a filter already installed on yours? I think the filter material is the only thing that needs to be installed for the filter kit. I don't know how Subaru can charge $80 for it.[/quote] It kind of looked like there already was a filter in there.. but I do not know for certain. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If you've seen a WRX cabin filter you'd know that $1 is being generous :) Paying $10 for a 3M home filter, you can cut out at least 9 of the filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 [url]http://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/prod/B000050AOW.html[/url] This is what I think they are selling with the GT, what we get is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I just checked, you cannot open the filter cover through the little slot. You can loosen it, but there's not enough space to remove the cover. Looks like we need to remove the whole glove box afterall. I don't feel like experimenting with it since those are mostly little plastic thumb tacks screws instead of real screws, and I don't really want to wrestle with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 It's the same way as replacing the filter on the WRX, you actually do have to take apart the glove box to get to it. The slot you see in the glove box is actually for the thick brick-of-a-book called a manual. That way, it doesnt take up as much space and it's easier to take in and out of the glove box. I, on the other hand, have other plans for that slot. (Namely HKS C.A.M.P. Unit) Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 Well, I plan to taking it apart when I get it to see what kind of filter can be made to fit. I changed the filter in my dad's LeSaber and it's amazing the stuff that we allow to blow into our cabins; that filter was only 2.5 years old. We have filters to let our engines breath cleaner air, no reason why do we have to breath the dirty stuff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 You actually have to remove quite a bit to get the filter housing out; center console, passenger side console, little peice off the side of the dash (where the door covers it), then the glove box, and a few access panels. That's why the air filtration kit is on hold, Subaru of America says it's "too time consuming and expensive to install" . A redesigned kit is expected by September. I would guess that the redesigned kit will have a different glove box assembly included in the "Install" kit that will be easier and less time consuming to access the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 [quote name='Opie']You actually have to remove quite a bit to get the filter housing out; center console, passenger side console, little peice off the side of the dash (where the door covers it), then the glove box, and a few access panels. That's why the air filtration kit is on hold, Subaru of America says it's "too time consuming and expensive to install" . A redesigned kit is expected by September. I would guess that the redesigned kit will have a different glove box assembly included in the "Install" kit that will be easier and less time consuming to access the filter.[/quote] hmm... almost sounded like an afterthought on SOA's part. Well, we'll see how much the kit come out to be later. Maybe this would make an interesting mod if we can figure out how to access the stock housing a little easier. If this housing is the same as the WRX, anyone know what the filter material costs at the parts department? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncgimenez Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Hey guys, try one of these...my son says they work great! Makes you sound like Darth Vader too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 haha Ok I'll drive around with one of those on. :lol: -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncgimenez Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 It's not soo bad, I've had to do it from time to time. Lots of blind spots though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Poor kid! Hahaha. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Here's the installation instructions for the filter kit that was discontinued and is being redesigned...you'll see why it is considered to time consuming to install! :lol: PDF: [url]http://www.subaruchallenge.com/Wills/05/05_legacy_filter_kit.pdf[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I'll give it a shot, I just didn't know where to start to start taking apart the dash. Looks easy enough. I don't know how they can 'redesign' the filter unless they relocate the entire filter housing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 [quote name='bemani']I'll give it a shot, I just didn't know where to start to start taking apart the dash. Looks easy enough. I don't know how they can 'redesign' the filter unless they relocate the entire filter housing ...[/quote] Maybe they'll change the glove box design a little so you can pull it out without taking the whole thing apart. Which means the kit might get more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 That means we early adaptors are all screwed? Anyway that instruction is abbreviated ... I don't want to find out what all the unsaid instructions are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 I'm sure if you get the kit later, it'll include all the parts that they changed so you'll get the updated design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Interesting. I was gonna make a filter for mine- but if they offer an updated kit, I'll wait for that to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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