[Eagle7]

Well I have to say this has been one of the funniest and most entertaining threads I think I've ever read on this forum. The circus wedgie post in particular had me laughing out loud. I will definitely have the dealer do this on mine when it's time.

 

[JeFizz]

I just did it. I am a mechanically inclined mechanical engineer (if you work with any, you know the two do not always go together). I thought people were just being wimpy when complaining about this job. I will pay to have this replaced from now on. I would rather:

-pour rubbing alcohol on an open wound
-poke my eye with a sharp stick
-watch Hillary Clinton and President Trump pole dance together
-disconnect Ford “quick disconnect “ fuel lines
-squeeze hard and yank on my balls

than do this job again.

Yeah, lots of fun isn't it!! Only way I could do it was set the seat all the way down and back, and lay upside down. Even then it was a nightmare.

 

[1alfa]

Guys, this is really something you can do on your own. I will do a write up with pics as soon as possible. Maybe a better video for sure.

Hi, just getting into this cabin filter thing. Wondering if you done a write up on this subject, hopefully a video. Greatly appreciated ?

 

[Alfissimo]

Hi, just getting into this cabin filter thing. Wondering if you done a write up on this subject, hopefully a video. Greatly appreciated ?

Giulia or Stelvio?

 

[trife]

Welp, glad I found this thread before buying a cabin filter to attempt a DIY. Appreciate the heads up folks....sounds like I’m ponying up some $$ to get this one done. I value my time and sanity, so I’ll pass the frustration on to someone else lol.

 

[JeFizz]

Welp, glad I found this thread before buying a cabin filter to attempt a DIY. Appreciate the heads up folks....sounds like I’m ponying up some $$ to get this one done. I value my time and sanity, so I’ll pass the frustration on to someone else lol.

I've rebuilt transmissions and engines before... This is not worth it. Lol

 

[lockem]

Dumb question: would removing the passenger seat make the work enough easier to be worth the while? What about rigging a platform to make it more comfortable to reach into the footwell with back facing down?

 

[Crosshairs]

I didn't find this job to be particularly difficult....In fact I took mine out just to see how difficult it was knowing that the filter did not need to be replaced...I guess if you not very flexible or mechanically inclined it may seem harder than it actually is

 

[JeFizz]

I didn't find this job to be particularly difficult....In fact I took mine out just to see how difficult it was knowing that the filter did not need to be replaced...I guess if you not very flexible or mechanically inclined it may seem harder than it actually is

I am as mechanically inclined as you get (especially around here looks at luxury car owners) and I had a bear of a time. Without a lift, the only good way to get it out is to lay upside down on the seat and floor. On a scale of 1-10, I give it a "I'll pay $100 to have someone else do it for me".

 

[Crosshairs]

I am as mechanically inclined as you get (especially around here looks at luxury car owners) and I had a bear of a time. Without a lift, the only good way to get it out is to lay upside down on the seat and floor. On a scale of 1-10, I give it a "I'll pay $100 to have someone else do it for me".

you can kneel outside the car and reach in and do it...I was expecting much worse after reading this thread... I've done cabin filters where you had to take a whole lot more parts out..Jeep Renegade is one example.

of course if your a fat old man whose belly gets in the way, then yeah, the job is going to be much harder.

 

[JeFizz]

you can kneel outside the car and reach in and do it...I was expecting much worse after reading this thread... I've done cabin filters where you had to take a whole lot more parts out..Jeep Renegade is one example.

of course if your a fat old man whose belly gets in the way, then yeah, the job is going to be much harder.

I have enough of a belly to provide ample cushion, thank you very much. I tried that, it was really awkward.

 

[Paulryanmini]

Not sure if it's mentioned in this thread but just did mine and it was a 10 minute Job.
Being RHD (right hand drive ) seems to make it alot more straightforward as your accessing it from the drivers side footwell

 

[tpuckett73]

I just did this and struggled. I ended up taking the foam floor vent out and was not able to get it back into place. I don't know if there is a way to pull the glove box so there is access to where the vent attaches, so mine is just kind of approximated.

 

[Max]

Did a quick look through the thread surprised nobody posted the official instructions yet. Should be same for QV models. And I have Stelvio too for those who need it

FYI

 

[Alfatrooper]

Did a quick look through the thread surprised nobody posted the official instructions yet. Should be same for QV models. And I have Stelvio too for those who need it

FYI

The stelvio instructions would be much appreciated! If you could post either here or stelvio forum would be great!

 

[Max]

The stelvio instructions would be much appreciated! If you could post either here or stelvio forum would be great!

I might make an account for the Stelvio Forums but for now, here you go. Again, should be same 2.9/2.0 upon cursory glance

 

[Vml]

Just finished this job and a few observations:

• - I bought the “premium“ filter but the car came from the factory with the “value line”.
• - So many memories from e36 BMW cabin filter changes. It had the same difficult design.
• - I used the official method which included glovebox removal (see other thread by Alfan) and it does make things easier, in particular the first time.
• - Like QtrItalian, I also broke the bottom tab of the filter cover, so 30 bucks and 1 week waiting for the part.
• - I’m in the fence if I’m doing this again or not. I’m getting old.

 

[The_Dude]

Everyone is missing the key piece to changing out the cabin filter on the QV. REMOVE THE KNEE AIRBAG, it's 4 -10mm bolts and it makes your life way easier. With the air bag out of the way you can get your whole hand up on top of the filter to guide it in. I didn't unplug it as there's no need as the cable is long enough but be gentle with it. I guess if you want to be real safe you can disconnect the battery.

 

[Gulia]

It's under the dash on the passenger side. You have to remove the small piece of trim on the tunnel where it meets the lower dash, the underdash trim, and the lower air duct to get to it.

Where I don't see anything but wires and stuff no clear indication

 

[FirstTimeAlfa]

So this was absolutely the most ridiculous, overly complex, and utterly infuriating cabin air filter replacement experience I’ve ever had.

Removing the trim panels takes all of 10 minutes. But trying to maneuver the HVAC duct out of the way, un clipping wires from the retaining clips, taking the filter and cover out then replacing all while on your back and wedged in the footwell is not fun at all.

Reinstalling the new filter is damn near impossible. I got it done, but I’m pretty sure it’s a jumbled mess in the housing. The trick seemed to be to feed the top end first then push the bottom in, go back to the top and push a bit more in then match the bottom, repeat until fully inserted.

Here’s some pics of the OE filter compared to the Ecogard XC11614. OE filter had 30,100 miles on it.