Micro Air Filter Replacement

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Scott,
I would not follow the Bentley manual on this one.  If memory serves me 
right, Bentley recommends removal of the glove box.  There is no need to do 
that.  Just look underneath the glove box and you will see two vertical 
screws that hold the lowest portion of the dashboard area to the large 
horizontal panel that covers the bottom footwell vents.  After removing the 
screws, take out the large panel.  You will see the plastic housing for the 
footwell vents.  Grab it, wiggle it and take it out.  Then look around the 
area that falls immediately behind the center console, close to the firewall. 
 You will see a round handle that you twist to open the panel that houses the 
microfilter.  If the microfilter has been replaced before, you can pull it 
out in three "separate-but-attached" pieces.  If you look at the new 
microfilter, you will see two break off tabs along the plastic frame.  This 
is so that you can bend the frame while inserting into the housing.  30 
seconds of jiggling and pushing should have the new filter in place.  Put the 
cover, replace the vents, replace the large panel, put the two screws, look 
at the old filter and see all the junk that has accumulated and be happy that 
these cars protect you from those crap particulates in the air we breathe.

Happy motoring!

Gary Krumian

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