2013 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Change

It has been way overdue, but I have finally gotten around to changing out the cabin air filter in my Mazda 3. The task is a bit awkward, but can easily be done by anyone with minimal tool requirements. I was able to save $70 for about 20 minutes worth of work, which is a pretty good return for something that doesn't require specialty tools.

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[dropinota]

Way more of a pain than other cars I've had, tha k you for the help man.

[DankyMcstanky]

Thank you, sir for a to the point no nonsense video that helps get the job done

[jeremycronic]

Thank you for this video. Was having a clicking sound on my 2013 Mazda 3. I changed out the filters, which was way easier thanks to your video. I turned on car and the sound was still there. After a few minutes when I started car again the sound is gone. So awesome. Thanks again. This video made the replacement of the filters very easy.

[chachadodds]

So appreciate your videos on the Mazda 3, so this granny on a budget can do her own maintenance.

[howardjag]

explained better than others & good video. plus good idea to disconnect battery to be safe.

[David_R]

Finally got around to doing this and your video was very helpful! I was quite literally bending over backwards trying to get those suckers in lol

[carlwong]

Thank you for your post. It was very helpful. Even so, I think it might be improved with a little more detail about the installation of the upper filter.
The upper filter install is quite tricky. The filter slides into the housing fairly easily, but pushing it upward and locking it in position is the tricky part. To push it upward, I had put my whole hand into the housing to maneuver the filter so it stays square to the side and top of the housing. To lock the filter to the top of the housing, the thin front edge of the filter has to fit squarely into a slot at the back of the housing. When the upper filter is locked in place, the second filter slides underneath it. It is helpful pair up the upper and lower filters prior to trying to install them to appreciate how the two filters fit together.

[tommyfender]

@DIYNorth after screaming, yelling, kicking and biting… I got it done! 😂. I would’ve taken a sledgehammer to my car if I had tried that without this video.

[carlsmith]

Wonderful! Much better camera work and clearer than another video on the same DIY! Also, the other video did not mention disconnecting the negative battery terminal, which is very important.

[spower]

I replaced mine with the Bosch HEPA 6073C Cabin Filter that was on special for $13.97 at RockAuto

[MrYirua]

Good idea to unplug the battery instead of dealing with two plustic plugs which are difficult to do in such a small space.

[diegotoro]

What engine oil do you think is the best for our V6 pathfinders?

[yishihara]

After replacing the filters, is there a noticeable difference in air flow coming out of the vents?

[Hafizahmeda]

The manual that came with the car didn’t have any instructions. Guess they expect you to go to Mazda and not do it yourself 😂

[davidrodgers]

Wow, that’s pretty complicated compared to my Kona. Literally, I will just pop my glove box and they’re right there no tools nothing

[alexandermcdole]

You think they could have put this in more of a pain in the butt spot, Thinks for the video tho.

[tommyfender]

I can’t believe how f-ing hard this is! My neighbors hate my guts, I’m out there cussing up a storm, and the top will not stay in place, when it did (once) the boy fell when trying to install the bottom. Stupid design Mazda!!