Buick
LaCrosse Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to change the A/C system's cabin air
filter element in a 2nd generation 2010 to 2016 Buick LaCrosse sedan.
2016 LaCrosse Glove Box |
2 Screws Under Glove Box |
Left Lower Screw |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
& 2016) GM Buick LaCrosse sedan in changing the battery in the key
fob remote control for the keyless entry system. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, SS, Camaro, Caprice, Corvette, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado, Buick Verano, Regal, Cascada, Encore, Enclave, Envision, GMC Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, Cadillac CT6, ATS-V, ATS, ELR, CTS, XTS, XT5, SRX, Escalade and Holden Commodore may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The tools needed to complete the procedure include a 7mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench and a plastic automotive panel pry bar tool. |
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A few compatible replacement cabin air filter elements with their part numbers are as follows: TYC 800149C, K&N VF2040, ACDelco CF1197C, Cleenaire CAF184, Mahle LAK 740, Ecogard XC36154, ATP CF-247, Beck Arnley 042-2203, OEM CAF256C, Purolator C36154C, Pentius PHP6154, Champion CCF1872, UAC FI 1232C, ProGauge C36154C, Wix 24191 and Mann Filter CUK 2442. |
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Right Lower Screw |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Remove Right Side 7mm |
The first step is
to sit in the front passenger seat. Remove the two screws on the bottom edge of the glove box which point forward towards the front of the car. There is one screw on the bottom left corner of the glove box and another on the bottom right side of the glove box. Loosen them with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench. |
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Two 7mm Screws Removed |
Open Glove Box - Empty Out |
Remove Three Screws |
Set the two 7mm
screws aside in a safe place. Open the glove box and empty out the contents. Remove the three screws along the upper edge of the glove box by turning them counterclockwise with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench. |
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Middle 7mm Screw |
Right Side 7mm Screw |
Five 7mm Screws Removed |
Set the three top 7mm screws aside in a safe place. | ||
Pry Off Trim Panel |
Release Plastic Clips |
Rotate & Remove Panel |
Move to the outer
edge of the dashboard and gently pry off the trim panel with a plastic
pry bar tool. Rotate the rear edge of the panel away from the dashboard to remove the 90 degree angle at the front edge. Set the trim panel aside in a safe place. |
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Side Trim Panel Removed |
Gently Pull Out Plastic Clip |
Pull Out Glove Box |
Gently pull out the
black plastic retaining clip near the middle of the outer edge of the
dashboard to release the glove box. Firmly pull the glove box out of the dashboard. |
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Glove Box Light |
Press Release Tab |
Disconnect Metal Clip |
Press in the
release tab on the electrical connector to unplug the glove box light. Pull off the metal retaining clip to disconnect the glove box light housing wire. |
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HVAC Blower Motor |
Gently Pull Out Clip |
Release Left Side Clip |
Lower the glove box
down to the passenger floor mat. Once the glove box is out of the way, you'll be able to see the HVAC blower motor housing and the rectangular shaped filter access cover. Gently pull out the left and right side retaining clips to release them. |
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Pull Off Top Plastic Clip |
Use Flathead Screwdriver |
Flip Open Filter Cover |
Gently pull up the
retaining clip at the top middle of the filter access cover. You might need to use a flathead screwdriver to pry up the top retaining clip. |
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Filter Cover Opened |
Push Aside Wires |
OEM Mann Filter In Slot |
Swing the cover out and down to access the old cabin filter. | ||
Pull Out Old Air Filter |
Old Cabin Filter Removed |
Inspect Both Sides |
Slide the old
filter straight out of the slot. Inspect both sides of the old filter. If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, hair, insects, leaves, soot, pollen, twigs and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element. I recommend buying the TYC 800149C cabin air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon. If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner. |
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Empty Filter Slot |
Slide In New Air Filter |
New Filter Installed |
If your vacuum has
a crevice attachment, clean out any debris from the filter slot in the HVAC
blower motor housing. Check to see if the new filter has an "Air Flow", "Up" or "Down" arrow. Orientate the new filter with the "Air Flow" arrow pointing down towards the floor mat. Slide the new filter straight in to the slot. |
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Close Filter Access Cover |
Push To Secure Three Clips |
Push In Light Power Plug |
Swing the hinged
filter access cover closed over the new filter. Push on the cover until you hear or feel the three retaining clips "click" securely in to place. Raise the glove box towards the dashboard and push in the power plug for the glove box light bulb housing. |
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Re-Insert Glove Box |
Push On Side Retaining Clip |
Re-Insert 7mm Screws |
Push the glove box
in to the dashboard. Push on the outer edge to secure the plastic retaining clip. Re-insert the three 7mm screws along the top edge of the glove box. |
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Tighten Clockwise |
Three Top 7mm Screws |
Close Glove Box |
Tighten the three
screws in the clockwise direction with the 7mm socket and the 1/4" drive
ratcheting wrench. Replace the contents of the glove box and close it. |
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Re-Insert Lower Left Screw |
Tighten 7mm Clockwise |
Replace Lower Right Screw |
Replace the two lower 7mm screws along the bottom edge of the glove box by turning them in the clockwise direction. | ||
Line Up Side Trim Panel |
Firmly Tap In Plastic Clips |
Cabin Air Filter Replaced |
Line up the outer
edge trim panel and firmly tap on it to secure the plastic friction
fasteners. Enjoy the fresh clean air from your A/C system! For more,
check out my other
2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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