Cabin air filter replacement

[SAL-E]

Has anyone replaced their cabin air filter? It is behind the glove box, which is easy to remove. There is a screw that holds the access door closed. I expected it to be a Phillips head screw, but it is not. My eyes are not what they used to be, but it appears to be a hex screw, but I could not find a size to fit.

Does anyone know what tool, and size, is required to remove that screw so that the filter can be replaced? I will probably replace it with a Phillips, or possibly a thumbscrew if I can find one of a suitable size.

On my F150, it is a couple of snap clips... easy. Why make it so hard?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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[DT-GT]

It is a torx T20 screw. And once you remove the cover you will find the filter a PITA also.

 

[SAL-E]

Perfect!!!

Thank you VERY much!

 

[22infidel]

I did mine for the first time last month. I cannot imagine how it could have been made more difficult. You have to get on the floor board to access it. Good luck matching the clips on the cover up to get it back on.

 

[omagic89]

So I just replaced mine and it doesn't seem like there was a screw on the cover where it should have been. I tried unscrewing it with a t20 and I'm not sure if it somehow disappeared and I didn't see it fall or was never there. But anyway, will it be okay without the screw there you think? Or does anyone know the spec of the screw that I can get a replacement at the hardware store?

 

[Frogdog1]

It was designed by an MIT engineer no doubt. I once reported to a guy that had a BS, Masters, and PHD from MIT. He was dumb a a box of rocks. HE is the one that designed the cabin filter.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Its a bit of a pain, and yes, the scew is hard to reach. But it aint THAT bad lol. Took me about 10 mins. Some of you crack me up.

 

[Gregs24]

Its a bit of a pain, and yes, the scew is hard to reach. But it aint THAT bad lol. Took me about 10 mins. Some of you crack me up.

It is amazing how people who have never designed anything in their lives always know better. Now there are some things designed badly but in this case do those criticising have any clue about the design constraints the designers had to work too etc.

 

[Doug Watson]

I changed mine to a x tip.

 

[Frogdog1]

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