How Do I Change the Cabin Air Filter on an '02 Chevy Silverado?
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with two cabin air filters that are located in the same filter compartment. The cabin filters keep the air in the heating and air conditioning system clean and free of allergens and dust. Chevrolet recommends replacing the cabin air filters after every 10,000 miles or once every 12 months. Frequent driving on dirt roads or in heavy traffic will cause the filters to become dirty more quickly. Dirty cabin air filters are less effective in keeping the air in the passenger compartment clean.
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Instructions
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Remove the four screws holding the kick plate cover in place directly beneath the glove compartment. Remove the kick plate cover.
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Remove the screw in the cabin air filter door. The door is located on the top-right area that is exposed after the kick plate cover is removed. Remove the cabin air filter door.
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Pull the first cabin air filter straight down to remove it from the filter compartment.
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Slide the second cabin air filter forward until it is in the position the first filter was in. Pull the filter straight down to remove it.
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Insert the first new cabin air filter into the compartment by sliding it up into the slot. Slide the filter to the back of the compartment to allow room for the second filter.
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Insert the second new filter into the compartment. Replace the cabin filter compartment door. Insert the screw that holds the door in place.
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Replace the kick plate cover. Replace the four screws that hold the cover in place.
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