How to Install a Subaru Tribeca Cabin Air Filter
Subaru introduced this sports untilty vehicle with an interior filter that cleans the air supplied by the air conditioning unit. Just like the air conditioning unit in your home, the filters need to be replaced regularily. You can replace the Subaru Tribeca cabin air filter yourself with just a little time and a few tools.
- Go to the passenger side of the vehicle and find the panel located closest to the door on the right side of the glove box.
- Open the passenger door to make extra room to reach inside of the panel. Find the small groove and, using two fingers, unhook the panel and place it to the side.
- Reach inside of the glove box and release the supporting strap. Back inside of the panel, remove the screw from the side of the glove box and let it hang by the hinges so you can work behind it.
- Look behind where you just removed the glove box and you will see the cover for the cabin air filter. Get a screwdriver and remove the five screws that hold the cover in place.
- Look for the four tabs holding the filter in place and squeeze them to release it. Slide the filter out and replace it with the new one making sure it is locked in place.
- Take the cabin air filter cover and screw it back on firmly.
- Lift the glove box and attach the supporting strap. Insert the screw that holds the glove box in place, then take the side panel and snap it back into position.