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.

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.

Set the two screws aside in a safe place.

(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.

Press in the release tab on the power plug and slide it straight out of its socket.

Locate the two screws that secure the rectangular black plastic filter access panel to the HVAC blower motor housing.

There is one screw on the left side and another on the far right side.

Set the screws aside with the other fasteners.

Then pull out the two large black plastic tabs on the top edge of the filter cover.

Slide the old cabin air filter straight out of the slot.

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.

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.

Lift the glove box and hold it near the dashboard.

Slide the electrical connector for the glove box light back in to its socket.

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.

Line up the plastic trim panel over the A/C vent and gently push it back in to place.

Enjoy the fresh clean air from your A/C system!

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