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.
@1:09 There are 3 screws on a 2013 Mazda 3, at the upper point of the blower motor resister there is 1 screw, and 2 at the bottom as shown in this video.
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.
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.
@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.
I have to say that RockAuto is my go to place to find deals on parts. The only issue in Canada is that if you aren't saving at least $20 on the part the shipping and exchange rate off set the savings. But yes....RockAuto.
Its a decent vehicle. I bought it new in 2013 and its at 275000 km. I haven't put very much into it. Engine and transmission are going strong. All the plastic bits under the car are falling apart, but doesn't really affect anything.
@@davidrodgers2314 all of the skid plates under the car and in the wheel wells. I think its from ice and snow beating it up. I use lots of cable ties to hold things together.
I wouldn't call myself an oil snob. I generally use Mobile 1 Full Synthetic, and for the pathfinder I went with the truck/suv version. I would readily use other brands of Full Synthetic motor oil though. I've just never had an issue with Mobile 1 and have developed some brand loyalty. I've used Castrol and Penzoil Full Synthetics as well and they work just fine. I'm sure AmsOil and Royal Purple are also good.
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!!
possibly not, the only reason to disconnect it would be to protect the blower motor resistor that has to be removed from any potential shock. I would personally feel comfortable doing this with the battery connected, but I wouldn't want to tell someone to do something that is likely not endorsed in the repair manual.
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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.
Thanks for checking it out.
Glad it helped.
@1:09 There are 3 screws on a 2013 Mazda 3, at the upper point of the blower motor resister there is 1 screw, and 2 at the bottom as shown in this video.
Not on mine I guess
So appreciate your videos on the Mazda 3, so this granny on a budget can do her own maintenance.
thanks for checking them out.
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.
Thanks for the additional detail.
Way more of a pain than other cars I've had, tha k you for the help man.
Yes, this is kind of a pain for something that is so simple in theory.
Thank you, sir for a to the point no nonsense video that helps get the job done
thanks for checking it out
explained better than others & good video. plus good idea to disconnect battery to be safe.
Thanks for watching and commenting
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.
Thanks for watching a providing some feedback
@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.
Glad the video had some utility.
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
Thanks for watch. You definately need to limber up for this one.
After replacing the filters, is there a noticeable difference in air flow coming out of the vents?
It would only be noticable if your filter was really dirty. So in theory yes it could be very noticeable.
@@DIYNorth Thank you. I'm replacing them this week.
@@yishihara55527 good luck
@@DIYNorth Update: Replaced the cabin air filters. The air flow is at least 4x more powerful. Very happy. Thank you.
@@yishihara55527 lol...hair is going to be blowing in the breeze.
Glad it went well.
I replaced mine with the Bosch HEPA 6073C Cabin Filter that was on special for $13.97 at RockAuto
I have to say that RockAuto is my go to place to find deals on parts. The only issue in Canada is that if you aren't saving at least $20 on the part the shipping and exchange rate off set the savings. But yes....RockAuto.
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
It's not as easy as it should be
@@DIYNorth I just bought my 2013 today
Its a decent vehicle. I bought it new in 2013 and its at 275000 km. I haven't put very much into it. Engine and transmission are going strong. All the plastic bits under the car are falling apart, but doesn't really affect anything.
@@DIYNorth what do you mean like under the dash or under the actual car? I picked up mine today it’s got 113,000 km.
@@davidrodgers2314 all of the skid plates under the car and in the wheel wells. I think its from ice and snow beating it up. I use lots of cable ties to hold things together.
What engine oil do you think is the best for our V6 pathfinders?
I wouldn't call myself an oil snob. I generally use Mobile 1 Full Synthetic, and for the pathfinder I went with the truck/suv version. I would readily use other brands of Full Synthetic motor oil though. I've just never had an issue with Mobile 1 and have developed some brand loyalty. I've used Castrol and Penzoil Full Synthetics as well and they work just fine. I'm sure AmsOil and Royal Purple are also good.
Good idea to unplug the battery instead of dealing with two plustic plugs which are difficult to do in such a small space.
Full disclosure, I think I shamelessly stole that idea from a mazda 3 forum.
Simple and clear, much appreciated!
Thanks for watching
Very informative video. Thanks
Best of luck with your car maintenance
@@DIYNorth thanks
Good video! It helped a lot 👍
thanks for checking it out.
Great
Thanks for watching
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 😂
Yes they surely do
You think they could have put this in more of a pain in the butt spot, Thinks for the video tho.
Thanks for watching.....I'm sure if they really tried they could have made it harder.
@@DIYNorth Oh I'm sure they could have, I'm changing mine in the morning. I'm just use to the one's in the glove box.
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!!
And …… after cursing swearing and acting like a complete idiot… 😂I finished!
Sorry was painting my room. Yeah this split filter system is kind of a pain. 100% the hardest cabin filter that I have put in so far.
is the battery part necessary?
possibly not, the only reason to disconnect it would be to protect the blower motor resistor that has to be removed from any potential shock. I would personally feel comfortable doing this with the battery connected, but I wouldn't want to tell someone to do something that is likely not endorsed in the repair manual.