Nissan Murano Cabin Air Filter Replacement 

Hey, FastFix! We appreciate you using one of Microgard's filters in your instructional video! We represent O’Reilly as their filter manufacturer for their Microgard cabin air filter products. We take pride in the products and services we bring to them. We appreciate your feedback on their product, and we would like to point out a few things about the video: The filter shown in your video from Microgard is their particulate filter, not their HEPA filter. Microgard’s HEPA filters are packaged in a green box with “HEPA” marked on the front of the packaging. Additionally, the material of the HEPA filters features a gray and white side and 5 layers of filtration. The OEM filter you replaced isn't a carbon-infused filter. Rather, the gray appearance in the old filter is due to the accumulation of dust and other particles that have been filtered out before it enters the cabin. Our cabin filters have been tested in an independent testing facility following ISO's cabin filter standards to ensure that you get quality filtration with our products. Our filters are manufactured in ISO-certified cabin filter facilities for quality assurance. The Microgard filter you had in the video is a USA-made filter. We take pride in the fact that all of our HEPA cabin air filters as well as 90% of our particulate and carbon filters are made in the USA. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Thank you for posting this video. Just changed the cabin air filter on my 2016 Murano, your video made it alot easier to change the filter.

Next gen Nissan Murano: to change cabin filter, remove engine..

Thansk so much for the video! Your video is so great to inform us that we don't have to detach any other parts to replace the filter. Some other videos tell me to deinstall the passenger cabinet. I followed your instruction and replaced my Murano cabin air filter successfully. I spent quite some time to install back the cover. Finally I found out that some part of the filter was not all inside the socket. I could not see the place so I had to use fingers to touch and feel. Once the filter is completely inside the box, then installing the cover was easy. Sweated a lot but worth it.

I'm thinking a Nissan engineer got smoked by a mechanic one day, and this is his way of getting back at all mechanics. Think how easy changing cabin filters is in most other vehicles, then try this one. For me, it's actually harder to get the old one out, particularly if it's a very stiff charcoal impregnated filter. You will end up with scraped fingers getting the old one out. And the old filter will be wrecked. I use a small 6" pick with a right angle to pull the old filter out about 1/4". Then use needle-nose pliers to pull it out more until I can grab it with my fingers. Getting the new one in is also difficult. I often end up with a slight fold in the right side, but there's no real way of straightening that out without removing (and probably wrecking) the new filter. In an otherwise stellar vehicle, you wonder what manager looked at the cabin filter replacement procedures and said, "Yes, this is exactly what we need."

Thank you so much! I ordered my cabin filter and was able to save about 50 bucks. I couldn't put it back in easily. I needed help, but even my brother in law had to see your video to figure where it was placed. Again and again much appreciation 🙂

Much better than other sites, very nicely done!

Thank you for the helpful hints. It really helped to bow the edge of the upper corner when sliding it in. For me, the most difficult part was getting the tab to move to get the cover off. It was stuck. Finally, I grabbed a pair of pliers and gave it a good yank. It came off! You were right that it is a job in cramped quarters, but thanks to your video. I did it!

Thank you so much that was simple and saved me about $60

Great video. I went to do this on my car and the tab to lift up on to remove the plastic cover snapped off with no force at all! I had to get a small flathead screwdriver to pry into the spot and force what remained of the tab up. It took a considerable amount of force to get it to pop out but it eventually did. Putting it back after also took all my might with the screw driver to get it to pop back into place. Was a fun time. Lol

wow, thanks for this demo. I just bought a 2009 Murano and had no idea there was a cabin filter. I'm use to the filters being under the hood.

Just did this thanks! Couldn’t get it in my teenager helped and watched your video for my 2018

Great job, thanks for doing this, I have a 2018 Platinum, love it and I guess I need to do this now.

WOW ! Thanks for making THAT easy ! Layed the seat down and put my feet up for easy access. (contortionist)

Another RU-vid video suggested to remove the side plastic cover to do this but seems like a lot of work so I'm following your instructions.

Very helpful, I save $50 doing it my self thxs for the video

Thanks for the video, that was a bit of a pain getting the new one it.

This video gave me PTSD as it reminded me of the time my Ch-47 had to make an emergency landing at Ft Brag. One of the hydraulic lines broke and it was accessed by a tiny out of the way hatch, and the fittings were just out of reach. Had to have a Blackhawk fly from Ft. Eustis Va. to bring me a tool to reach the broken line. Glad I watched this video, my local dealer told me the glove box had to be removed for this filter to be removed. They're not honest and I stopped letting them service the vehicle as they don't follow Nissans service guidelines.

Thank you for this!

Great video. I purchase a STP filter that came with a tab to help with future removal.

Thanks for the great video… time to do this myself instead of paying $90 at my local dealership 🤬

great video, showed me exactly what i needed to know. The end was slightly confusing, talking about arrow placement being facing you. Maybe that is correct for this job, but i think arrow placement should always be oriented such that the arrows point in the direction of windflow.

Awesome video! Bought the filters online and never imagined it would be this tricky. I'll give it a shot but only with a tentative appt. at the dealer :) Cheers man. Thanks.

Thanks for the help

Used this video to replace the cabin filter on a 2016. If you are able to lay on your back and angle your head in that corner, it's a lot easier to see what you're working with. Removing the filter and replacing it was easy enough. But putting on the cap was annoying. The upper end of the cap has a hard slanted tab, what he doesn't mention is that the cap has two rectangle recesses, on either side of that slanted tab. If you are able to look straight up in that corner you will see two tabs which stick out. Right there is the trick to sealing up the filter housing. As those tabs slide right into those rectangular holes on the cap itself. Use a small enough angle to snag those tabs on the cap then apply even pressure up until you could clasp the bottom into place. Double check and it's perfectly sealed up. Knowing that makes it so much easier. With that being said, if you have back issues or neck issues, don't try what I did, as it is an awkward position and will put strain on you. Also the space in the passenger area can be cramped, use a towel or pad if you lay on your back. Use your phone camera to take a video, if you can't maneuver in such a place, remember it's a tool as well, this can help to get a visual of the cramped space you are working with. Happy DIYing.

Thanks, overall easy - getting the cover back on was a pain.

Good video. It may have convinced me to let Nissan change it. This job looks like it would be easier if the passenger seat was removed.

Thank you, sir. I really appreciate this tutorial because Jiffy Lube and take five charge you out the Wazzu.

thank you man for your job)👍

Thank you very much 😊

Oh... Thanks for the video. your cool..

Muy buen video me sirvió mucho en el derlers me querían cobrar 117 dólares al mirar este video yo lo hise solo gaste 16 dólares que cuesta el flltro gracias por el video me sirvió mucho

Thank you ❤️

Z I just bought an 09 Murano S. Do you have a video of the left CV axle replacement or do you have plans on doing one? Thank you from a new subscriber.

❤️ my 2016 Murano (Platinum AWD)... 900 miles away from 45k miles

Great 👍🏽 thanks

Ty!!

I know this is an old video but THANK YOU! I look like I just came back from war in the hottest place on earth but that filter is in!! Edit: Oh yeah and my extremely dirty filter that’s been in probably over 3 years was backwards. 😒 Air flow totally going the wrong way.

llevo 2 días buscando ese bendito filtro😮

I followed your instructions and found them very helpful. The problem that I had was when I pushed my Fram filter in and try to straighten it out I guess I pushed it too far in and it fell forward and appeared to have locked in there. I tried to move it back to the position it should have been in according to your video and when I have changed this filter before but did not have any luck. Any suggestions on how to get the filter that is 24 forward out or into the proper position?

Got a premium, tight fitting filter for mine. Could not get it started, used a little Dry lube (not graphite) on the leading edge and instantly popped in. Hope this helps somebody.

Thanks for the video it was helpful. But, nothing about this was easy. Getting filter out, putting the filter back and getting the cover back on. Whomever created this design hopefully no longer has a job.

Bought the sevice package with our 2018 Murano. Dealer has been urging my wife to have the cabin filter replaced again. Most of 100 bucks at the dealer. I investigated today. Found the access cover was not engaged at the top. So happens I left the vehicle running and the blower was running. Could hear sound change when I moved the access cover, it still was latched on the bottom. Got the cover unlatched and pulled the filter, got a part number and knocked some debris from it while I had it out. Think I experienced the same issue as the service Technician that had changed it previously. I was not able to engage the upper portion of the cover and get the lower catch engaged!! Its like the fixed portion of the catch is not positioned correctly?? I got the upper end of the cover engaged, but am not able to ge the lower catch to snap in place!! Used foil tape like HVAC contractors use to hold the bottom in??

Beautiful vehicle

FYI, access to that in-cabin filter on the 2021 SL is next to impossible due to the existence of an airbag and its housing that span the entire length of the underside of the glovebox and hangs down and extends back by at least a few inches. I noticed that your 2017 does not have an airbag assembly there. I couldn't even get a camera aimed up there to show how things look. I had to resort to using an endoscope just to see the entire filter cover. After about 30 minutes I decided to call it quits and will think about doing it another day, which will likely involve removing the glovebox w/frame, along with that heating duct. I didn't like that even with my head pressed against the firewall-side floor beneath the glovebox, I couldn't really see anything.

I can’t get the compartment door hooked at the top, just the bottom. It is ok to drive it like that? I have tried over and over again. Impossible to see what I am doing! 😢

Thanks for the videos! I have been changing my oil now for the last three years and have saved a lot of money. The link for the cabin filter seems to not be working for me. Do you know the name or sku of the item?

This is helpful, however, I disagree that it is very easy. In your video you actually do not complete the hardest part, namely getting the cover back on properly. You snap in the bottom tab, however, you did not engage the upper hook at the top of the cover. I suspect the cover eventually fell off. Any tips on how to engage the top hook in this very tight space would be greatly appreciated.

I didn't notice: Did you pull the glove box out or the tunnel side piece?

I was under the impression that the HEPA filters are harder on the blowers and the filter slows air flow dramatically. Was this the case? I’ll stick to OEM

Hi Jason, I have a 2020 Murano and plan to keep it for a long time. I understand that changing the CVT fluid and coolant are super important in this vehicle. Any plans to offer these??????

I used the WIX it is thicker than the micro guard feels good. Only bad part is made in china

Good job but the cover was not fully in place at the end. I could tell that the top was still loose because I'm having the same issue with mine. If the top is secure then it is very hard to snap the clip back in place at the bottom.

Try the carbon filter type..traps odors and its less flimsy

Thanks. Would not have figuered it out on my own. But it was NOT easy. I’d give it a 4/5. You have to “seat” the filter once you get it in. It’s not a matter of simply slidinng it in. Which means unseating it to remove, which was a bitch. Had to use hemostats to get ahold of it, then pretty much destroyed it pulling it out. Then getting the retaining clip back on was also a bitch. Would have been a lot easier for a child with child sized hands.

Gotta be an easy way for this

Mordern car basic maintenance are now advanced car projects

Another of Nissan’s ways of showing owners you do not matter at all after you sign on. This cabin filter is definitely the stupidest labor investment in the history of car maintenance.

Older model ( 2009-…….must remove passenger side carpet to see a filter location

I can’t get that black cover back on for the life of me!

My filter door doesn’t stay it keeps coming out when I’m driving

Nissan knows how to get you to have them change this filter .

Whoever designed that to be there is a B@#%*! Rhymes with witch...😖🤐 Thank you for your service! ❤

Good video but changing this filter totally sucks! We got the filter in but cannot get the closure back on

😢si cogiste, esa lucha para quitarlo, no quiero imaginar para poner el nuevo😅

Incomplete advice ? I guess some more care is needed for better car care. How do you know all the debris gets removed and the drain is not clogged ? Just replacing the filter is only 1/2 the job done. SNOW JOB. Remove glove compartment for proper access first ? Get vacuum in there with a 1/2 inch somewhat rigid plastic air line 30-40" long, tip cut in a 45deg angle to suck up the debris. Go in and out some debris will plug the tip. Tons of leaves get stuck there. I removed 1-3 square inches of leaves and crap. Watch out to not scratch the evap fins doing it. Just vacuum the bottom drain tray of the cabin filter frame, remove the bottom drain hose and put a rag or cup under the drain spout, squirt some soapy water inside the compartment and see what comes out, also push some water down the pipe to see if it is dripping out under the car. Now your compartment is clean and now one can attempt to install the cabin filter. You think I'm crazy - you are right but see for yourself. Because it is in such a confined space put your cell phone camera there and check on your pictures for yourselves. What a nice Murano ride - and such a hideous dealer money maker ugrrrrrr.teeth grinding... design, eh. For a Fresher Breath - and a prosit - your Shao Mig

You said difficulty level 1 out of 5... I believe it's higher than that...

Appreciate the video, but I'm pretty sure the top part of the slot cover isn't fastened correctly. Not only did you replace the cover "slapping it on top" when it's supposed to be slid upward and in, but when you pressed on the bottom area you could see a lot of outward movement of the cover, and you could see it wasn't plumb to the housing like it was before. It will likely stay in place due to the lower locking mechanism design, but I can almost guarantee that cover isn't secured.

Nissan really fell low with this kind of design and accessibility of cabin filter. Surprise how company allow that stupid design for cabin filter, which need to be replaced once a year. You have to smoosh it before insert. wau. way to go Nissan.

Thank you Nissan and they brilliant engineers for this fabulous design. They could steel design from Honda or Toyota if they could not come up with better design themself. Shame on Nissan.

I give it a 4.5 out of 5.

Amazing .. shit !! Iam at 45k iam go change mys before winter comes down on me in Chicago .. “1 car garage tight space life “

I think I would charge a hefty amount of $$$ to change these if I ran a shop. At least enough to cover Physical Therapy, Chiropractor and massages after contortions required to change such a simple item 😂😂😂

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The arrows point towards the front of the car.

I can't get my clip back on 🤣😣🤣😣🤣 help

Putting that clip back on is a nightmare. I just don't seem to see why either

I think this was a pretty bad design. Did this for my sister's second Nissan and I will tell her to stick with Toyota or Honda going forward. These Nissan's always have sub par design IMO Considering this has to be on a regular basic I would consider it closer to 3 out of 5 for difficulty. My hand is all scratched up and I can't even tell if it went in correctly cause it needs to be jammed in so badly...

This air filter is just like everything else Nissan related. Dumb AF. Thanks for the video though. Big help

FYI you have to remove the glove box to get to be able to remove the access door to the cabin air filter on a 2011 Nissan Murano.

why is nissan still doing this?lol

Immunological

Why does every simple job on every other vehicle have to be brain surgery on the Murano…

OMG... it is worst spot to put air filter... It been 10min.. n I still can take the filter off.. which fxxking idoit design like this.

Nissan should be sued for this design!

Toyota is better more easy.. 1000%

Sorry dude…that filter is bad. You’re supposed to replace it once a year.

It's a poor design in compare to . Toyota and Honda .

Worst 30 minutes I've ever spent in my life. 😢 Nissan sucks for that.

What a poor design

You installed upside down : arrow should point down , the filter meets air entering car from outside, filters it and sends it up to toe saloon of the vehicle by the suction of the air blower, located under the driver side