How to Change a Cabin Air Filter on a 2002 Ford Ranger
by Tonya Cunningham
On a 2002 Ford Ranger, the cabin air filter is responsible for keeping your heating, air-conditioning and venting system in tip-top shape. When the air filter gets clogged, harmful gases and damaging particles could flow through your system, causing a hazardous environment for both you and your car. If your venting system seems slow or smells stale, it may be time for an air-filter replacement. Your cabin's air filter should be changed every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. Fortunately, this is a relatively simple task even if you do not consider yourself mechanically inclined.
Step 1
Lift the hood of your Ranger to expose the engine.
Step 2
Locate the cabin air-filter compartment just beneath the passenger-side windshield.
Step 3
Open the black lid on the container by removing the retaining screw with your Phillips screwdriver.
Step 4
Pull the old filter out, using caution to not let loose debris fall back into the cabin container.
Step 5
Wipe the inside of the filter container out with your shop rag.
Step 6
Insert the new filter with the black plastic tabs pointing upward, just as the previous filter had been resting.
Step 7
Replace the black cover and retaining screw, again using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 8
Close the hood of your truck and your Ranger's cabin air filter is now changed successfully.
References
Things You'll Need
- New cabin air filter
- Shop rag
- Phillips screwdrivers
Writer Bio
Born and raised in western New York, Tonya Cunningham attended Niagara University until 1992 as a pre-law student. Today, Cunningham is a legal assistant and freelance writer looking forward to the completion of her first book.
