Ford Fusion Cabin Air Filter
Replacement Guide
How to clean or change the A/C system's
cabin air filter in a 2nd generation 2013 to 2016 Ford Fusion with pictures.
2014 Fusion Glove Box |
Gently Pry Off Trim Panel |
Loosen With Screwdriver |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and probably also the
refreshed 2017 model year) Ford Fusion sedan in cleaning or changing
the air conditioning system's cabin air filter element located in
the HVAC blower motor housing. Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such as the Focus, Fiesta, C-Max, Mustang, Escape, Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus, F-150, EcoSport, MKC, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT and the Navigator may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement cabin air filters with their part numbers are as follows: Wix WP10084, Ecogard XC10011, TYC 800187P, Motorcraft FP71, Parts Master 94367, Hastings AFC1571, GKI CF1182, Fram CF11775 and OEM # CAF269P. The tools needed to complete this procedure include a flathead screwdriver (or a plastic automotive panel pry bar), a 7mm socket, an extension bar, a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench and a Phillips head screwdriver. |
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Trim Panel Removed |
Pull Off Front Bezel |
Plastic Trim Strip Removed |
The cabin air
filter is located in the HVAC blower motor housing which is behind the glove
box. Open the glove box and empty out the contents. Gently pull off the plastic trim panel on the outside edge of the dashboard. Loosen the panel with your fingers and if necessary, use a flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel removal tool to pry it off. Set the outer edge trim panel aside in a safe place. Then gently pull off the plastic trim piece that runs along the dashboard just above the glove box and surrounds the air vent. Try to avoid using excessive force, the plastic bezel should pop off relatively easily. Set the trim panel aside in a safe place. |
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Two Top 7mm Screws |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Remove 2nd 7mm Screw |
Remove the two
screws along the upper edge of the glove box by turning them
counterclockwise with the 7mm socket and 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. |
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Remove Lower 7mm |
2nd Lower 7mm Screw |
Pull Out Left Side Screw |
Then remove the two
7mm screws on the bottom edge of the glove box by turning them
counterclockwise. (Make sure you don't accidentally remove the bolts on the knee air bag unit which is located under the glove box. The bolts on the airbag are 8mm.) There is one screw on the right side facing down towards the floor mat. The screw on the left side of the glove box is installed at an angle. You might need a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the screw on the left side. |
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Four 7mm Screws Removed |
Gently Pull Out Glove Box |
Release Friction Fasteners |
Gently pull out the right side of the glove box to disengage the white plastic friction fasteners. | ||
Glove Box Removed |
Plastic Clips & Slots |
Press In Release Tab |
Once the glove box
has been removed, you can access the electrical connector for the glove box
light. Press in the release tab on the power plug and slide it straight out of its socket. |
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Disconnect Power Plug |
HVAC Blower Motor Housing |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Gently lower the
glove box down to the passenger floor mat. Locate the two screws that secure the rectangular black plastic filter access panel to the HVAC blower motor housing. |
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Remove 2nd Phillips Screw |
6 Screws Removed |
Filter Access Cover |
Remove the two
screws on the filter access cover by turning them counterclockwise with the
Phillips head screwdriver. There is one screw on the left side and another on the far right side. Set the screws aside with the other fasteners. |
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Gently Push Out Clip |
Release Right Side Clip |
Pull Out Top Plastic Tab |
Gently push out the
retaining clip on the left side of the cover and the other clip on the right
side. Then pull out the two large black plastic tabs on the top edge of the filter cover. |
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Release 2nd Plastic Tab |
Swing Open Filter Cover |
Slide Out Old Cabin Filter |
Flip down the
hinged filter access cover to open it. Slide the old cabin air filter straight out of the slot. |
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Inspect Both Sides |
Clean With Vacuum |
Empty Filter Slot |
Inspect both sides
of the old filter. If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a wet/dry shop vacuum. If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, leaves, insects, twigs, pollen and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element. I'd recommend going with the Ecogard XC10011 cabin air filter since it has the best reviews on Amazon. |
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"Air Flow" Arrow Down |
Slide In New Filter |
Close Hinged Cover |
If the new filter
has an "Air Flow" arrow, orientate the filter with the arrow pointing down
towards the floor mat. Slide the new filter straight in to the slot. Swing the filter cover up and gently snap it back in to place to secure the retaining clips. |
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Tighten Phillips Head Screw |
Tighten 2nd Screw Clockwise |
Glove Box Light Power Plug |
Re-insert the two
Phillips head screws and tighten them in the clockwise direction until they
are snug. Lift the glove box and hold it near the dashboard. Slide the electrical connector for the glove box light back in to its socket. |
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Line Up Clips & Slots |
Push Glove Box In Place |
Tighten 7mm Clockwise |
Line up the white
plastic friction fastener clips on the rear of the glove box with their
corresponding slots. Gently push the glove box back in to place. Re-insert the two 7mm screws on the upper edge of the glove box and tighten them in the clockwise direction. |
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Replace 2nd Top Screw |
Lower Right 7mm Screw |
Left Side 7mm Screw |
Then replace the two 7mm screws on the bottom edge of the glove box. | ||
Spin In Clockwise |
Tighten With Wrench |
Push On Air Vent Bezel |
I recommend using
the 7mm socket attached to an extension bar to spin in the left side screw
which is installed at about a 45 degree angle. Line up the plastic trim panel over the A/C vent and gently push it back in to place. |
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Trim Piece Secured |
Line Up Outside Cover |
Push Panel In Place |
Line up the outside
edge panel and gently push it back in to place. Enjoy the fresh clean air from your A/C system! For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Ford Fusion DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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