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Old 08-02-2014, 06:21 PM
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Thanks for the thread. Replaced mine today. Was done in less then 30 minutes.
I was figuring it needed it..but it didn't. Filter was not too dirty. Already bought the new 1 so it is replaced.
Old 08-17-2014, 11:45 AM
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Thanks again this post really helped me!
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Just followed this, THANKS!
Old 02-04-2015, 01:23 PM
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30 to 40 minutes to do..still a PITA with how much we have to remove...takes 5 minutes on my wifes toyota.
Old 04-08-2015, 08:41 PM
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Good DIY!!!
Old 04-19-2015, 08:10 AM
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3. Remove damper pin located on the left side of the glove box.
Can someone show/tell how to remove the damper pin?
Old 04-19-2015, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianJC
Can someone show/tell how to remove the damper pin?
just push the pin out. that piece just snaps into the glove box.

i did it yesterday on my coupe and followed this vid. took me only 10 minutes.
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Old 04-19-2015, 02:26 PM
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Thanks very much. That was very helpful. So the longest thing for me was the light wasn't working once plugged in. I finally got a solid connection after reversing the light several times. I thought the led was bad after several attempts. But it finally started working for me.
Old 09-07-2015, 01:23 PM
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This thread is the way to do it for me!!!

I did this again today to install a Diode Dynamics glove-box LED. It gets faster every time. Ten minutes out and in today.


I am firmly in the remove-glove-box-door camp. First time I tried it without doing that. A time-consuming mistake.


I was tempted to replace my cabin filter again after only 3K miles...it was clean though...


Sean
Old 11-30-2015, 04:02 PM
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Can someone explain why a carbon cabin filter is better than a "regular" one? And what is a good carbon cabin filter brand? I ordered a glove LED bulb from DD and wanted to go ahead and switch both out at the same time.


Thanks in advance!
Old 03-04-2016, 10:05 PM
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A lot of these steps are unnecessary.. just pick up a bit extender that can attach to screwdriver, then all you need to do is take the screws out rather than detaching the door. Took me 10 minutes the first time then 5 minutes the second time.. less likely to damage things I think.

As for carbon filters, I just got one from Cleenaire which appeared to be great quality compared to what was in there. Sturdy and dense foam lined to prevent dirty air leaking past the filter, dual-sided carbon treated and supposedly 7 layers of filtration material. It's also really cheap.. I got it for less than $15.
Old 03-05-2016, 12:44 PM
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When I did mine and put it all back together the left top of the glove box sits out about half a centimeter, and doesn't want to sit flush. I can push it in a bit and it sits flush but then hangs back down when I'm not holding it up in place. I've taken it apart and put it back together twice now making sure everything is fastened up tight but it still hangs down. Anyone have any ideas on what's causing it?
Old 03-05-2016, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Epiphany
When I did mine and put it all back together the left top of the glove box sits out about half a centimeter, and doesn't want to sit flush. I can push it in a bit and it sits flush but then hangs back down when I'm not holding it up in place. I've taken it apart and put it back together twice now making sure everything is fastened up tight but it still hangs down. Anyone have any ideas on what's causing it?
Sounds like you didn't line up the fasteners at the back properly.. have to seat it in place before putting the screws in
Old 04-05-2017, 10:40 PM
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What a great DIY thread! Like a gift that keeps on giving. ThX!
Old 04-12-2017, 08:25 PM
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I did my cabin filter a last year but now want to do led. Is this process needed to led as well?


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