Cabin Air Filter Part #

[Bogus]

I don't know if this belongs here or in Maintenance and Care sub-forum.

The cabin air filter costs around $75 to purchase through Chevy since it is not covered under warranty. Alternatively you can find the same filter much cheaper online.

Part number: ACDelco CF181

 

[mowcowbell]

Definitely cheaper online... several places have that filter for less than $20 online.

 

[key1cc]

I don't know if this belongs here or in Maintenance and Care sub-forum.

The cabin air filter costs around $75 to purchase through Chevy since it is not covered under warranty. Alternatively you can find the same filter much cheaper online.

Part number: ACDelco CF181

Thanks for sharing.......saved me some bucks....:banana:

Key1

 

[key1cc]

How to change your cabin filter

Well my filters came (I ordered two). It took me 20 minutes to install but it should have taken me less than 2 minutes. Very easy once you know how to open the filter access box. All future installs will take me less than 2 minutes.

Here are some pics of my old and new filter as well as the filter access box. The Sonic has 7200 miles on it and the original filter was pretty dirty. In the future I will change it every 7000 miles or so the same time I change my synthetic oil.

Cost was $16.24 each from amazon (free shipping). Item # "AC Delco CF181Cabin Air Filter". GM part number is 13271190. GMParts direct list $12.73 but charges an additional $12.95 for processing and handling so total is $25.68 so stick with Amazon. To access filter, remove glove box by pushing two sides of glove box inward and then flip glove box out then unattach remaining connector on side. Next push the clips in on each side of the filter access box the front door flips upward by pulling on it gently with needle nose pliers. Next just pull the old filer out and put the new filter in and close filter door and reinstall glove box.

Key1cc

 

[key1cc]

How to change cabin filter continued

some more pics

Key1cc

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Part number: ACDelco CF181

Thanks!! Just ordered from Amazon. :banana:

 

[Luv2xlr8]

That sucks, amazon doesn't ship to Canada.

 

[PapaSmurf805]

Even through the fires that I drove in and out of for 2 days at my work the carbon filter works pretty good. I only get it to help with my allergies. Rock Auto is the only place I could find it for a decent price. Fram Freshbreeze CF10775 But the regular filters work just fine also.

Here is a video link. It shows for a Cruze also but are the same steps:

http://www.framfreshbreeze.com/Installation.aspx?yr=2012&me=CHEVROLET&ml=Sonic

 

[dangerfield007]

75 bucks!!!! who's raping you guys


27 bucks list at the dealer I went to before discount

 

[TA1LS]

I asked my dealer for a quote and they told me it'd be about $80+. I had already looked up how to replace it and knew how easy it would be to complete. I was shocked that's what they would charge.

 

[Chrish051873]

Changed mine today

Here is my cabin air filter after 40,000 miles, long over due I know

 

[vonmoen]

Glad I found this thread, it'll save me some cash!:banana:

 

[Ruger40]

Thanks for the assist! Under 10 mins for the cabin air and the cars air filter. Now both the car and I breath better!

 

[ganthc]

Supposedly I need to do mine (OnStar notified it needed to be done), so this is extremely helpful! Thanks, guys! I feel confident I can do this on my own now, and save myself some coin.

 

[lipper11]

Trust me anyone can change it.The hardest part was finding a place for all the junk in my glove box.lol

 

[sinnerone]

$10.49 at O'Reillys
MicroGuard
Part # 4025

 

[Sonicnw]

I asked my dealer for a quote and they told me it'd be about $80+. I had already looked up how to replace it and knew how easy it would be to complete. I was shocked that's what they would charge.

that was probably installed parts and labor. 27.00 for the filter and 50.00 or so for labor. figure they charge ya half hour. dealers run 90.00 to 100.00 per labor hour. think I will order mine and install myself. doesn't effect my warranty which I am maintaining.

 

[08Bluesky]

Just ordered (6) TYC # 800149C - RockAuto $6.95/ea
Buy 5 get 1 free. (+9.57 ship)

We'll see if they are any good

 

[08Bluesky]

Exact Fit – Yes, perhaps less pleats (i.e. material) but it does contain Carbon.
At this price, a great replacement.

Being the frugal one, I just knocked out the particulates from the old unit, sprayed some Febreze on it and put it back in for now – (only 1 year & 8K miles)

Besides, I run mostly with the windows down unless the humidity is unbearable.

Should be set for a few years

 

[Thorium]

... and now Amazon has a 20% off e-coupon for AC Delco filters too!