2015-2023 Ford Mustang Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Use this guide to replace the cabin air filter...

iFixit Library 2015-2023 Ford Mustang Easy 10 - 15 minutes Guide 168275

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Use this guide to replace the cabin air filter in your 2015-2023 Mustang. Regularly changing out your cabin air filter helps prevent pollutants from finding their way into your car. When your cabin air filter gets dirty and clogged, your air conditioner has to work harder to send cold air inside the car. This can make your air conditioning less effective and lead to a bad smell in your car. This is why it is important to change your cabin air filter regularly. Make sure your car is off before you begin.

Step 1

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Open and empty your glove box.

Step 2

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Look to the right side of the glove box to find a lever. Pull up on the lever and then push it to the right. The lever should pop right off.
Be gentle in this step because you do not want to break this piece as it holds the glovebox in place.

Step 3

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With a hand on either side, push inward from the sides of the glovebox. This will allow the glovebox to fall down completely, giving us access to the cabin air filter.

Step 4

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP T20 Torx Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Lift up the little flap and look closely, you will see a little T20 Torx screw that is holding the air filter cover in place.

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP T20 Torx Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Get your T20 Torx screwdriver and remove the screw.
Due to the limited space, it may be difficult to use the screwdriver. I found that you can pass the screwdriver from the bottom of the glove box where one's feet would be in the passenger seat.
To remove a screw, remember to twist to the left, and to tighten a screw, twist to the right.

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Gently pull down on the cover to reveal the air filter.
Gently remove the cabin air filter and put in your new one.
Pay attention to how your air filter comes out. This is important so that you know which way to put in your new air filter.