How To Change Cabin Air Filter 2014 Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion Motel Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to make clean or modify the A/C system'due south 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 2nd generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and probably also the refreshed 2017 model yr) Ford Fusion sedan in cleaning or changing the air workout system'due south cabin air filter element located in the HVAC blower motor housing.

Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such equally 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 notice 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 consummate this procedure include a flathead screwdriver (or a plastic automotive console pry bar), a 7mm socket, an extension bar, a 1/4" bulldoze ratcheting wrench and a Phillips head screwdriver.

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 backside the glove box.

Open the glove box and empty out the contents.

Gently pull off the plastic trim panel on the outside border of the dashboard.

Loosen the panel with your fingers and if necessary, apply a flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel removal tool to pry it off.

Prepare the outer edge trim panel bated in a safe place.

Then gently pull off the plastic trim piece that runs along the dashboard just higher up the glove box and surrounds the air vent.

Try to avoid using excessive strength, the plastic bezel should pop off relatively hands.

Set the trim console aside in a safety place.

Two Pinnacle 7mm Screws
Loosen Counterclockwise
Remove 2nd 7mm Screw Remove the two screws forth 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 bated in a safe place.

Remove Lower 7mm
2nd Lower 7mm Screw
Pull Out Left Side Spiral Then remove the two 7mm screws on the bottom border of the glove box by turning them counterclockwise.

(Brand sure you don't accidentally remove the bolts on the knee air bag unit which is located nether 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 spiral on the left side of the glove box is installed at an angle.

You might need a pair of needle olfactory organ pliers to remove the screw on the left side.

Iv 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 One time the glove box has been removed, you can admission the electric connector for the glove box light.

Printing in the release tab on the power plug and slide it directly out of its socket.

Disconnect Power Plug
HVAC Blower Motor Housing
Loosen Counterclockwise Gently lower the glove box down to the passenger flooring mat.

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

Remove 2d Phillips Screw
6 Screws Removed
Filter Admission Embrace Remove the two screws on the filter access cover by turning them counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver.

In that location is i screw on the left side and another on the far right side.

Set the screws aside with the other fasteners.

Gently Push Out Clip
Release Correct Side Prune
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.

So pull out the ii big blackness plastic tabs on the top edge of the filter cover.

Release 2nd Plastic Tab
Swing Open up Filter Cover
Slide Out Erstwhile Cabin Filter Flip downward the hinged filter access encompass to open information technology.

Slide the former cabin air filter directly out of the slot.

Inspect Both Sides
Clean With Vacuum
Empty Filter Slot Inspect both sides of the old filter.

If the old filter is relatively clean, only tap out the large debris and remove any fine grit with a moisture/dry shop vacuum.

If the old filter is night grey or black and chock-full 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 information technology has the best reviews on Amazon.

"Air Flow" Arrow Downwards
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 flooring mat.

Slide the new filter directly in to the slot.

Swing the filter encompass upwardly and gently snap it back in to place to secure the retaining clips.

Tighten Phillips Caput Screw
Tighten second Screw Clockwise
Glove Box Light Power Plug Re-insert the two Phillips head screws and tighten them in the clockwise management until they are snug.

Lift the glove box and concur it about the dashboard.

Slide the electrical connector for the glove box calorie-free back in to its socket.

Line Up Clips & Slots
Push button Glove Box In Place
Tighten 7mm Clockwise Line upwardly 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.

Replace 2d Elevation Screw
Lower Right 7mm Screw
Left Side 7mm Spiral Then supervene upon 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 spiral which is installed at near a 45 degree angle.

Line up the plastic trim panel over the A/C vent and gently push information technology back in to identify.

Trim Piece Secured
Line Up Outside Cover
Push Panel In Place Line up the exterior edge panel and gently push information technology back in to identify.

Savor the fresh clean air from your A/C arrangement!

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