2004 Silverado Cabin Air Filter Retro Mod Install
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- čas přidán 10. 11. 2018
- How to modify a 2004 Chevy Silverado to accept a cabin air filter. My truck didn't come with an air filter but you can still cut out the slot under the dash in the heater core housing and slip one in...you will also have to install a cover plate which you can order online. Links below
Amazon FRAM CF10360 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter with Arm & Hammer:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Amazon Dorman 259-100 Cabin Air Filter Cover Plate:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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Ordered the parts today. Will be prepping my 04 Silverado 2500 today also. Thanks for this video!
worked on my 06 Yukon! I don't know how your video ended up on my recommended list, but it inspired me to do this! I was unaware that retrofit kits were now available for purchase!
Frank thank you. Mines is a 2005 and this Video Helped me in this matter. I'm Greatly Appreciated. Thank you.
This is the same as my 2004 Suburban. What a pain. This helps quite a bit. It could have saved me hours. I have to figure out how to cut the bottom out without a torch.
Thx for the video dude I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 it did not have a cabin air filter so I got this retro Mod and well now I have one thx for the video .
Thanks buddy. I was scratching my head wondering why I cant install the filter. CZcams search complete.
Same here. I've watched almost every dang video on these filters and FINALLY someone explains why I can't find the damn thing! Great job! Thanks for the help and links!
Great video bro I'm actually going to be doing this so you definitely helped me out on it 👍 keep up the great videos
This was awesome, Frank. Thank you for the info. I used my saw to cut the core housing and ordered the same items you linked. My 2003 2500HD heater core was 80% clogged with an inch of dirt at the bottom.
Yo can clean it or see it threw hole you cut!?
Thanks bro . Im returning my auto parts store filter .
Just did this mod except I used cabin air filter CF8791A, which is a 2 piece air filter. 1) I didn't have to cut out the whole length of the air filter hole. 2) Fitting up the 2 small filters is a lot easier than trying to bend and cram in 1 large filter because of how close the floor is.
Doing two filters, do they go side by side or one on top of the other one?
@@beaterstang0898 Vertical.
@@beaterstang0898side by side
Good video!! Helped alot
Great and very helpful video
SWEEEEEEEEEEET, THANKS !!! VERY SIMPLE JOB.
I have a ‘04 Z71. I am going to do this.
Not as easy as it looks. Dropped melted plastic on my finger and burned it. Not that dirty considering 268000 miles.
Your my hero Frank
Good job
Bro!! Thank you!!
Why do you need to ad one ?
Good video
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the video! I looked up the part number for the filter. The item doesnt come with the trap door. Where did you find the trap door?
It's also on amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF1R0FY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Will these two items (the door and the filter) fit on a 2007 new body style Silverado, extended cab, 4WD, 5.3 engine?
It should fit. I dont think much changed between the 2004 to the 2007. I also went and looked at the doorman website and its says it should fit a 2007.
www.dormanproducts.com/p-73859-259-100.aspx?year=2004&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado%25201500&origin=&parttype=Cabin%2520Air%2520Filter%2520Cover
Did you have alot of build up in the space after cutting out the door opening. I have a 2013 the same way and it doesn't seem to have good air flow? Thanks
Well yes, because a mouse had made a home in there. It wasn't a pretty site tu say the least. Not sure how much build up if any would have been there if it wasn't for that mouse.
Does anyone know if the retrofit kit filter also fits 03-06 Crew Cabs? I read a random comment saying it doesn't, but can't find any info to back that up. Something about whether or not you have the center console makes the difference?
Im about to do it on my 06 crew cab. I dont see how the center console should matter.
Do you think it would have been easier(now that the job is done) to hollow out the bottom instead of cutting it along the side?
I actually just stuck the knife in from the bottom. I think that's what you were saying by hollowing it out.
Thanks for the video! I'll be doing this modification today. I'm not sure why this didn't come standard with the truck.
@Jay Who knows. One thing I did notice is that now water collects on my evaporator. However I was also pulling out leaves and pine straw that collected in it without the filter. I'm just glad I have a filter.
I had issues during a forest fire where I couldn't breath without a filter. Then corona came and I thought it was about time to install it.
LOL, same G-D reason they didn't put DRAIN PLUGS on the radiators.... They're IDIOTS...
Some auto parts store also have the kit around $50 it's the plate and filter if you need it right then and now.
What stores
YEAH $50 US
This is stupid… shouldn’t have to do this. Thanks for your video
Direction of air flow for the filter is going towards the passenger door or towards the driver door?
Should point towards the driver if I remember correctly. You're filtering the air before it runs across the coils. Coils should be on the left side.
@@scrappynotcrappy thank you
So, I checked where that filter goes and luckily I don’t have the cover. but, where you screw in the bolt to hold the filters in is broken. Is there something I can buy to replace the screw mount so I can do this?
Just use some good black tape. Someone in a comment above said save the piece you cut out and put it back with gorilla tape
That is what I am going to do, duct tape, gorilla tape, or whatever I can find in the garage.
So my tahoe 04 doesn't have cabin filters lol man I feel dumb lol
Does that filter size match 100% with the receptacle?
It did for me. Fit perfectly
Hi i was watching you video because my 07 Silverado Classic is the Same. Inside i see a Filter with Medal inside but it is Really dirty and Has Water inside? Do I replace that One too?? And Or Does the Cabin Air Filter Go Next to it?? Also how can i find the Lil Door Replacement the is cut out? Please Help me Am Going Crazy Here. I just Purchased this Truck and Want to Make It Better
If you have water accumulating in the plastic housing you probably have a bigger problem. Your heater core is made of metal. And the filter would go next to it. Also I put a link for the door replacement and the filter in the description which you can buy from Amazon
Okay thank You for Your Help. I already Cut It And Ordered the Part on Ebay. There was a Only a Lil Bit of Water on the Bottom but it was Super Dirty I guess its Been Working as a Filter as Well LOL. I cleaned Everything Up and Put the Filter next to it. Everything seem to Fit Good Now am Just Wating for the Lil Cover. B
Save your money. Buy the 2 piece filter. Dremel cutting tool attachment. Gorilla tape what's left of the "door" back into place. Doesn't have to be a perfect seal either.
When you cut the bottom off, how dirty was it inside?
Mine was pretty freaking dirty cause a mouse had made a home in there apparently. Pretty gross
@@scrappynotcrappy How did you clean the area inside out? Is the radiator fins that need to be cleaned inside? Does the AC work better? Can you tell a difference from restriction from dirty fins? Thanks.
@@bossbusa I just used a cleaning agent that's used to disinfect horse stalls from tractor supply. I had it handy and it seemed to au the trick. I just sprayed upward into it and got in there with a rag to wipe what I could. As for increased flow I can't say I saw a difference but it sure does smell better.
Pretty dirt and it was a B to install... I used a toothbrush/rags and water mix with pine to clean it...
did ur ac run cooler?? or whats the improvement
The main improvement was that the cabin air was filtered. Kind of like how your home ac has a paper filter.
On the prior-to-2003 models, they show 2 filters being replaced.
Does 2003-onward only need this one because it’s twice as wide?
Good question. I'm not sure. As for my 2004 this is the only location I know of where to install a filter.
the filter in the video is twice as wide as the filters you're talking about.
Only space for this one filter the back edge is blocked with another plastic panel
2002 and prior you can shove another one way back in there
I have a 2005 chevy silverado 1500 crew cab mine don't have cabin filter can I do the same to my truck also
Should be able to. I'm not 100% sure of your setup but looks to be the same
After heating up your knife or blade, how hard/easy was the job. Anything to watch out for?
Super easy. I heated it up maybe 3 or 4 times through out the cutting process and took my just a few minutes
@@scrappynotcrappy hi, how has this mod working for you? Any issues after?
@@beronib888 working out great. Haven't had any issues and truck smells much fresher.
@@scrappynotcrappy awesome thank you!
Did this help your airflow ?
I didn't get any change in airflow (negative or positive). Biggest improvement was getting the cab to smell fresher.
Does it have a old filter in it before u cut it open
No its empty.
Its empty
except I found about a handful of dirt small leaves sticks some grass dont know why GM closed this off
Buen video amigo pero la mía no tiene la tapa no los tornillos q podría aser
Nesecitas mandatory pedir por Amazon te Mandan la tapa el filtro y el tornillo
LOCAL GM DEALER $86.00 CDN FOR BOTH PARTS. AMAZON, $79.00 CDN FOR DORMAN KIT.
Does your tuck had a filter before
No it did not. I modified it to accept a filter
next video should be " How to vacuum and shampoo the carpet on your 2004 Silverado."
Do you really need help with that process? This is a pickup, not some mall queen. Looks well used.
Or maybe how to STFU!
So door came with the filter?
And the screw
@@firearmconvention946 I ordered them together so they arrived together but they are both sold on Amazon. I've posted the links in the description of the video that you can click on.
Thanks sorry I didn't look at the description
What are the benefits?
every yr or so u have to buy a new filter
Do you have the link to where you got the filter and little door?
I posted a link for both in the video description. Let me know if you need any other help. Thanks for watching
Air Cabin Filter WIX part # 24814 $10.48 , Dorman 259-100 Cabin Air Filter Cover Plate $19.31 Total $ 29.79Amazon.
I used a Dremel and a drill bit, plenty of holes around the base., routing and last, round sanding stone to smooth out the edges. It took me 25 minutes. Good luck.
When you say you used a hot knife ? About how long did it take to cut the front and back?
About a couple minutes to cut the section out. I heated up a blade with my mini torch and it just melted through the housing and I was able to push/cut through the perimeter of that section.
@@scrappynotcrappy Thanks for the help.
Hardest part cutting out the plastic don't even show that.. heat up a blade or something...lol
In my 2004 there are 4 bolts and each one of them is cuss out.
What did you cut it with
I used the blade on my gerber multi tool. Any serrated blade should work. Heating up the knife will help cut through the plastic. I used a propane torch to heat up the blade a few times while I made the cuts.
@@scrappynotcrappy ok i thought about using a grinder up I’ll give it another try in a few days
@@cesarramos1507 you could probably use a dremel with a cutting wheel or cutting "bit". An angle grinder might be too large to get in there. A die grinder might be small enough to work with a small cutting wheel.
Is there A FILTER TO BE REMOVED ? I stuck my finger inside and felt what could be a filter .. I will attack this with a multi tool.. Let you know how it goes.. THANKS FRANK !
There shouldn't be a filter in there. You're probably feeling the heater core (metallic). Dont want to mess that up ;)
I get a 2003 suburban i bought the same filter but it doesnt come with the door where I can get it
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF1R0FY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also have it listed in the video description if you need it.
Let me cut the truck in half next video 😂
why my trok doesn't have? Silvera 2004
My door didn't come with a screw 🫤
I would contact the seller and let them know.
@@scrappynotcrappy luckily I'm a weirdo and I horde old screws. Had an exact match (in flathead) in an old mustard jar in my hall closet 😂
Frank, if you are local can you do mine on and I’ll pay you top dollar
i got you
Chevrolet '''' sssss job
The factotry took thode filters out 4. Reson .
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charlie johnson Hey, do tell please.
GM did not take the filter out Charlie! "If you pay attention" To the video he pulls a filter out then replaces it.
@@allancivitello3771 he didn't take a filter out. What do you mean?
@@allancivitello3771 evidently you were the one not paying attention. Try listening again. After 2002 until recently GM manufactured Silverado’s without cabin filters but left the void.. perhaps Frank cut the piece out some time prior to video and was replacing the filter but showing how and where,
it was because the hump that is right below blocks the installation of the filter, you have to bend the filter to get it in. GM redesigned the trucks with less hump after 2014, and they added the cabin filter at that time.
Wtf that doesn't like it's gonna be pretty basic to me lol 🤣
Why would GM do that ? I imagine clean cabin air should be important .that is a part of maintenance.That is terrible job on GM Easy ACCESS GM !!! Stop making us buy more ac compressors ,Because i couldn't get to a dam filter that is sealed from me...
It’s because it cost them less money. If they save a few bucks on each of the hundreds of thousands of vehicles they produce, the brass probably get a big fat Christmas bonus, and we get boned.
It's cuz GM sucks! And because their engineering dept is full of dope smoking drug addicts. There's NO excuse for this kind of BS! NONE!
Wtf is with the freakin latex
well...I pulled a dead mouse out of the compartment which is what lead me to clean the whole system out and integrate the cabin air filter MOD. Also...it was the only gloves I had on hand and I'm cheap.
Frank lol. My hands are like Velcro. Just wondering if you’re trying not to get like that. lol.