Yup lol shops are insane. When I was 17 I paid $700 to change an ac compressor. And at that they replaced it with a chinese compressor, the car was a ford. That was the last time in my life I ever visited a mechanic. If they can do it with their two arms, you can do it with yours. I only visit car ac specialists after I've fixed the issue and need a refrigerant re-charge. My blood, sweat, tears, and a few bucks are worth the trouble saving $700 lmao
No it wasn’t. It is damn hard trying to pry things off. I finally had to go to a British site to figure out how to get the first panel off. You pull it towards the front in a 2012 model. There is nothing to unclip. Now I’m back here for the rest of it because the housing is completely different in the UK versus the US model. It would be nice if they could give tool suggestions so we could get those pins out. My hands are completely ripped up with cuts from plastic and bruises. And I still haven’t been able to “pull them straight down.”
there are a number of hidden clips holding the side panel. my upper panel had two clips which use a plug inside a clip that you pop out with a thin screwdriver (I used a putty knife)
Thank you, Filterheads! My new cabin filter and engine air filter arrived this afternoon, undamaged, on-time, and the correct ones. Perfect. I'll install tomorrow as soon as it warms up. Do you sell the little Multifilter, the small oil filter the size of my little finger which installs behind the timing cover inside the block? Gonna need one of those. On your website? Thanks again.
Tried to disconnect the Blue & black electrical connector, but unable to do so. I could not find a tab that unclip it. Where is the tab or does it have it at all? I have the 2012 model.
@@filterheads And that didn’t answer the clip issue. There is no clip to press on the 2012 model I have no idea how to undo this other than break it. I’m talking about the first panel. When you say to “unclip it” and there is no clip, I don’t know if forcing it is going to break it or not.
My data does not show a difference but it would be a good idea to check and see if you have the cabin filter housing in the same location before purchasing a cabin filter. Thank you for watching!
The 2nd rule of Italian Driving.....make it complicated. I mean Jesus H. Kennedy, could they make it more remote? (btw 1st rule of Italian driving "Whats behind me is not important".
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And no broken nails! Great to see that the video gives women the confidence to do this job.
I love the positive attitude! Thanks for watching.
The hell?
Do it on the European version
This is an excellent tutorial. I was able to replace my cabin filter with no trouble, thank you!
Glad it helped!
Hahaha thank you so much for this!! Easiest thing ever. My shop quoted me $300 and told me the whole dash needed to come out. LMFAO. 🤣🤣🤣
You're welcome! I am so glad you looked up the how to video because thats a crazy high price!! $$$$$$$
Yup lol shops are insane. When I was 17 I paid $700 to change an ac compressor. And at that they replaced it with a chinese compressor, the car was a ford. That was the last time in my life I ever visited a mechanic. If they can do it with their two arms, you can do it with yours. I only visit car ac specialists after I've fixed the issue and need a refrigerant re-charge. My blood, sweat, tears, and a few bucks are worth the trouble saving $700 lmao
No it wasn’t. It is damn hard trying to pry things off. I finally had to go to a British site to figure out how to get the first panel off. You pull it towards the front in a 2012 model. There is nothing to unclip.
Now I’m back here for the rest of it because the housing is completely different in the UK versus the US model.
It would be nice if they could give tool suggestions so we could get those pins out. My hands are completely ripped up with cuts from plastic and bruises. And I still haven’t been able to “pull them straight down.”
Great 👍 video 📹 Thanks! I just completed this install on our 2014 Fiat 500 Sport, and following your instructions it was a piece of cake!
Happy to help!
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Great video. Some of the other ones on youtube do not correctly reflect my car (2015 Fiat 500 Abarth). Thanks Filterheads!
You're welcome!
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Great and simple and very clear instructions .thank you so much ☘️👍
Glad it was helpful!
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there are a number of hidden clips holding the side panel. my upper panel had two clips which use a plug inside a clip that you pop out with a thin screwdriver (I used a putty knife)
Thanks for the tip!
Going to try doing this in the next week or two. Wish me luck!
Good luck!
Way to use your head in the review 😂 I’ll stick to my traditional Abarth 🔥 Great review as usual
Thank you!
Great instructions! Doing this today after work.
Glad we could be of help! Thanks for watching!
Thank you, Filterheads! My new cabin filter and engine air filter arrived this afternoon, undamaged, on-time, and the correct ones. Perfect. I'll install tomorrow as soon as it warms up. Do you sell the little Multifilter, the small oil filter the size of my little finger which installs behind the timing cover inside the block? Gonna need one of those. On your website?
Thanks again.
Hi Roger, Thank you so much for your order. We only sell cabin and engine air filters at this time on our website.
Thank you for this! It was super useful and make my air filter change super easy
Glad it helped!
Tried to disconnect the Blue & black electrical connector, but unable to do so. I could not find a tab that unclip it. Where is the tab or does it have it at all? I have the 2012 model.
To disconnect the blue and black electrical connector you just need to slide it down so it comes off of the connection that holds it to the housing.
The whole plug slides down to detach from the plastic brace. I thought the lady said the plug unclips. I guess it does but not from itself.
@@filterheads And that didn’t answer the clip issue. There is no clip to press on the 2012 model I have no idea how to undo this other than break it. I’m talking about the first panel. When you say to “unclip it” and there is no clip, I don’t know if forcing it is going to break it or not.
is the electric model in the same place and uses the same part?
My data does not show a difference but it would be a good idea to check and see if you have the cabin filter housing in the same location before purchasing a cabin filter.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Good video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Great work.
Thank you!
Thank you 🙂
You're welcome!
it's like an after thought why is it so complicated
mark williams Italians lol
The 2nd rule of Italian Driving.....make it complicated. I mean Jesus H. Kennedy, could they make it more remote? (btw 1st rule of Italian driving "Whats behind me is not important".
Now .....try doing it on a right hand drive car.
You can do it!
Nice video..... bad design of that filter location.
I agree it is a poor design.
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Doing this in a right hand drive manual is agony
I agree it is a poor design.
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Should have bought a bmw
Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Lexus have the easiest install process's.