Great instructions! I'm an auto detailer and have replaced these before. There is no need to remove that plastic panel under the glove box, but it will give you 1/2" of extra space. It is not really in the way and is an extra step that serves no purpose unless you have a rigid filter, which yours aren't. This is a one-hand job and you couldn't get your other hand near it the way you have to contort to do this, so holding the camera has nothing to do with it, but you could use that hand to steady yourself while doing the job, which you probably did with your elbow on the passenger seat. Try it next time without removing that plastic panel. It really is unnecessary, and it's also more simple, but you do have to very slightly squeeze the filter just a bit to get it in, but it doesn't bend it, so it just pops back into shape once in. You then put the corner of the carpet toward the top of the filter cover first or curve that piece of carpet to get it up there, and it snaps into place. if you just like pulling panels off, it can't hurt, but takes extra time and anything that dangles from wires is risky. It does give you about 1/2" of extra space, but you don't need it with a flexible filter. You also need a 6mm star tip screwdriver to remove the filter door. If you don't have one, don't bother taking all this apart until you do. A Philips head won't do it. Thanks for the video, thumbs up!
@@jonny4563 thanks for your insight! I really appreciate it and hopefully it helps others as well. Changing the filters next time around sound be a little easier.
@@BrianKehm You'll probably change cars before you need those filters changed again. They're only changed once in a lifetime, if even that, unless there is a reason. You'd be surprised how many folks don't know cabin filters exist. I've had a new one for my car for 6 months still in the box! You've given me motivation; I'm a detailer, not a filter installer! (That was for Mr. Spock). I have a black Tesla to do tomorrow because it went through our last hurricane and the battery is shot because of salt water. That's a 120 mile round trip and I'm actually not clear why he wants it cleaned if it isn't running, but my discretion prevents me from asking, just as it keeps my client's secrets from being repeated, and they have a lot of them. But you didn't hear that from me! There is a model where the screw is on the top of the filter door (instead of the bottom), so in those cars, you must remove that cover plate, or you can't get to the filter door screw. But in those, you have to remove the speaker with the wire from the panel (or just move the panel out of the way), because it does not have a connector, it is wired directly to the speaker. It's whatever that model is that yours isn't, for those who find their Tesla is different than the one in the video. You are very pleasant to listen to. Have a great day!
I also realized our odometer is at 11k and our car has had this smell for more than a month so I’m hoping to change out the filters. Already got the kit!
@@BrianKehmIt’s the most mileage I’ve put on a vehicle in such a short time. I’ve put nearly 44,000 miles on my car in 17 months. 10,700 miles were done on a single road trip this summer with my family.
@@danlambesis1289 I had to double check and it’s correct. Those are the new ones. I couldn’t tell from looking but could with a smell check 😂 long overdue to change.
Why cant Tesla just have an access door with one clip that you release to get to the filters? Like almost all the other car companies. Instead you gotta go thru all this bs to change filters. ty
Great instructions! I'm an auto detailer and have replaced these before. There is no need to remove that plastic panel under the glove box, but it will give you 1/2" of extra space. It is not really in the way and is an extra step that serves no purpose unless you have a rigid filter, which yours aren't. This is a one-hand job and you couldn't get your other hand near it the way you have to contort to do this, so holding the camera has nothing to do with it, but you could use that hand to steady yourself while doing the job, which you probably did with your elbow on the passenger seat. Try it next time without removing that plastic panel. It really is unnecessary, and it's also more simple, but you do have to very slightly squeeze the filter just a bit to get it in, but it doesn't bend it, so it just pops back into shape once in. You then put the corner of the carpet toward the top of the filter cover first or curve that piece of carpet to get it up there, and it snaps into place. if you just like pulling panels off, it can't hurt, but takes extra time and anything that dangles from wires is risky. It does give you about 1/2" of extra space, but you don't need it with a flexible filter. You also need a 6mm star tip screwdriver to remove the filter door. If you don't have one, don't bother taking all this apart until you do. A Philips head won't do it. Thanks for the video, thumbs up!
@@jonny4563 thanks for your insight! I really appreciate it and hopefully it helps others as well. Changing the filters next time around sound be a little easier.
@@BrianKehm You'll probably change cars before you need those filters changed again. They're only changed once in a lifetime, if even that, unless there is a reason. You'd be surprised how many folks don't know cabin filters exist. I've had a new one for my car for 6 months still in the box! You've given me motivation; I'm a detailer, not a filter installer! (That was for Mr. Spock). I have a black Tesla to do tomorrow because it went through our last hurricane and the battery is shot because of salt water. That's a 120 mile round trip and I'm actually not clear why he wants it cleaned if it isn't running, but my discretion prevents me from asking, just as it keeps my client's secrets from being repeated, and they have a lot of them. But you didn't hear that from me!
There is a model where the screw is on the top of the filter door (instead of the bottom), so in those cars, you must remove that cover plate, or you can't get to the filter door screw. But in those, you have to remove the speaker with the wire from the panel (or just move the panel out of the way), because it does not have a connector, it is wired directly to the speaker. It's whatever that model is that yours isn't, for those who find their Tesla is different than the one in the video. You are very pleasant to listen to. Have a great day!
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I don't have a Tesla, but 26 months when our 4 year lease ends we will be buying a Model 3. I can't wait.
@@busog97641 thanks! You’ll likely get some upgraded model 3 hardware.
@@BrianKehm I am in love with the Highland.
Great video mate! Thanks for sharing this. Cheers!
Just ordered our new filters. Going to change the smelly ones out very soon!
@@Jetcarson4 good timing and hopefully this insight helps.
I also realized our odometer is at 11k and our car has had this smell for more than a month so I’m hoping to change out the filters. Already got the kit!
@@alexislubao3682 hopefully it helps!
Should I do this when the car is not charging or is it still ok to do this while it charges?
@@alexislubao3682 I unplugged and wasn’t charging when I switched it. I’m not sure but easy to play it safe.
@@BrianKehm thank you! Trying this out tomorrow hopefully will go well :)
Hi Brian Kehm, is there any chance we can work together?
I just replaced mine on my Model Y after 43,000 miles. They had started to smell.
@@ShaneHilde that’s some good mileage! This was my first time (at 34,000 miles).
@@BrianKehmIt’s the most mileage I’ve put on a vehicle in such a short time. I’ve put nearly 44,000 miles on my car in 17 months. 10,700 miles were done on a single road trip this summer with my family.
My model y started smelling around 62,000 so I’m gonna replace it today. Thanks for this useful video!
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I’m barely at 11k miles and my AC already smells. So weird .
@@chadsway88 that’s odd. It might be worth taking the filters out to check.
It looks like you reinstalled the dirty filters.
@@danlambesis1289 I had to double check and it’s correct. Those are the new ones. I couldn’t tell from looking but could with a smell check 😂 long overdue to change.
Why cant Tesla just have an access door with one clip that you release to get to the filters? Like almost all the other car companies. Instead you gotta go thru all this bs to change filters. ty
@@billnipp2309 there are a few steps that can be annoying. But it’s not bad after learning the first time.
@@BrianKehm undo clips. Pull off wires. Remove panels. Unscrew door. Just to access them. That’s some major league bullshit my friend. Ty.
Have to replace mine soon. Looks like pain in the butt.
@@ryannguyen5568 it’s a little annoying figuring it out the first time. But not bad after that.
I love your content! I'm interested in discussing a potential collaboration. Could you let me know the best way to reach you? Thanks!😍😍😍
@@Pollyer-p6l thanks and feel free to pass any info along to my email.
@@BrianKehm sorry! May I have your email? because I didn't get the email from your channel homepage.
@@Pollyer-p6l it’s my first and last name (no spaces) at outlook
@@BrianKehm ok,I got it🥰
Not sure I can take direction from a guy who calls a panel clip a bolt.