Jeep Compass - Replace Cabin Air Filter (2022 - 2026) - Easy Step by Step - DIY - SAVE MONEY!, by Fix and Play on YouTube. 2 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Buy the correct cabin air filter for your 2022 to 2026 Jeep Compass. Check the part number against your model year before you start.
Park the car and turn off the ignition. Let the cabin cool if it has been sitting in the sun.
Open the glovebox and empty it. Look for the stop tabs or screws on the sides that hold it open.
Use the screwdriver or 10mm socket to remove the screws holding the glovebox or its damper arm. Lower the glovebox fully out of the way.
Find the rectangular filter housing behind the glovebox. Squeeze or unclip the retaining tabs and pull the old filter straight out.
Note which way the airflow arrow on the old filter points. Clean any leaves or dust from inside the housing.
Slide the new filter in with the airflow arrow pointing the same way as the old one. Push it until it sits flush.
Refit the housing cover and clip it shut. Reattach the glovebox and its screws, then close it and test the latch.
Run the fan on high with the windows down for a minute to clear any loose dust from the vents.
Tips and common mistakes
Match the airflow arrow direction on the new filter to the old one or the vents will feel weak.
Replace the filter every 15,000 to 20,000 miles, or sooner if you drive in dusty areas.
Do not force the glovebox past its stop, or you can crack the plastic hinge.
Take a photo of the filter housing before removing anything so you know how it clips back.
Questions
Do I need any special tools?
No. A 10mm socket wrench and a screwdriver are enough for the glovebox screws and clips.
How often should I change the cabin air filter?
Most owners change it once a year or every 15,000 to 20,000 miles. Change it sooner if the airflow from the vents drops or the cabin smells musty.
Is this the same on all Compass years?
The process is the same for the 2022 to 2026 Jeep Compass. Earlier generations use a different glovebox layout.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
