2004 Silverado Cabin Air Filter Retro Mod Install
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5 жыл бұрынHow 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...
**All my videos are for entertainment purposes only. Just documenting my repairs on my vehicles as I go along. Any feedback I get on how I fixed my vehicles is helpful to me and to others. Thank you for watching**
@jewllake 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@nasano3 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelbcasey3581 2 ай бұрын
Ordered the parts today. Will be prepping my 04 Silverado 2500 today also. Thanks for this video!
@jeuby3695 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. I was scratching my head wondering why I cant install the filter. KZfaq search complete.
@dmalott0908 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@gregorioc1497 3 жыл бұрын
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 .
@toomanyhobbies2011 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@hisexcellencytrump855 2 жыл бұрын
Yo can clean it or see it threw hole you cut!?
@marianorodriguezmelendez4244 Жыл бұрын
Frank thank you. Mines is a 2005 and this Video Helped me in this matter. I'm Greatly Appreciated. Thank you.
@bagged91s10 3 жыл бұрын
Great video bro I'm actually going to be doing this so you definitely helped me out on it 👍 keep up the great videos
@LoneWolf1985BK Жыл бұрын
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.
@beaterstang0898 Жыл бұрын
Doing two filters, do they go side by side or one on top of the other one?
@joerivas9847 10 ай бұрын
@@beaterstang0898 Vertical.
@forfashire 3 ай бұрын
@@beaterstang0898side by side
@rezvordwg 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro . Im returning my auto parts store filter .
@travistexian 3 жыл бұрын
Great and very helpful video
@rayhopkins5246 12 күн бұрын
If you are watching this now, some advice. If you try to use compressed air to blow out the area thinking it will work? Use caution. You might damage the blend door flaps with high pressure Asian 120 psi. Reduce the pressure a whole bunch. Or just forget that idea altogether.
@hisexcellencytrump855 2 жыл бұрын
Good video!! Helped alot
@davidson2004fatboy 3 жыл бұрын
SWEEEEEEEEEEET, THANKS !!! VERY SIMPLE JOB.
@TheMessiah91 4 жыл бұрын
Some auto parts store also have the kit around $50 it's the plate and filter if you need it right then and now.
@shadricksimms 4 жыл бұрын
What stores
@davidson2004fatboy 3 жыл бұрын
YEAH $50 US
@noahmullins2413 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I'll be doing this modification today. I'm not sure why this didn't come standard with the truck.
@noahmullins2413 4 жыл бұрын
@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.
@arnethetool9964 3 жыл бұрын
LOL, same G-D reason they didn't put DRAIN PLUGS on the radiators.... They're IDIOTS...
@garcigar2933 4 жыл бұрын
Good job
@raulcruz9883 Жыл бұрын
Bro!! Thank you!!
@garcigar2933 4 жыл бұрын
Good video
@geraldskaggs3903 4 жыл бұрын
Will these two items (the door and the filter) fit on a 2007 new body style Silverado, extended cab, 4WD, 5.3 engine?
@scrappynotcrappy 4 жыл бұрын
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
@longlivechina7538 4 ай бұрын
Your my hero Frank
@mikekocher3890 5 жыл бұрын
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
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TravisGailey-hr2os 14 күн бұрын
I have a 2005 chevy silverado and I have to do this to mine
@campsite21 5 жыл бұрын
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?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
It's also on amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF1R0FY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@demetrioavila8926 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@artglidden 5 жыл бұрын
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?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
I actually just stuck the knife in from the bottom. I think that's what you were saying by hollowing it out.
@adamnunez2260 Жыл бұрын
Why do you need to ad one ?
@mystic24100 4 ай бұрын
I have a ‘04 Z71. I am going to do this.
@mystic24100 4 ай бұрын
Not as easy as it looks. Dropped melted plastic on my finger and burned it. Not that dirty considering 268000 miles.
@Dinglot68 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@98wytebird 2 жыл бұрын
Im about to do it on my 06 crew cab. I dont see how the center console should matter.
@johnwiechel 4 жыл бұрын
So my tahoe 04 doesn't have cabin filters lol man I feel dumb lol
@juniorayala3149 3 жыл бұрын
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
@scrappynotcrappy 3 жыл бұрын
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
@juniorayala3149 3 жыл бұрын
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
@firearmconvention946 Жыл бұрын
Direction of air flow for the filter is going towards the passenger door or towards the driver door?
@scrappynotcrappy Жыл бұрын
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.
@firearmconvention946 Жыл бұрын
@@scrappynotcrappy thank you
@victorchavez8208 Жыл бұрын
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?
@digi3218 Жыл бұрын
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
@mystic24100 4 ай бұрын
That is what I am going to do, duct tape, gorilla tape, or whatever I can find in the garage.
@mountains1233 4 жыл бұрын
Does that filter size match 100% with the receptacle?
@scrappynotcrappy 4 жыл бұрын
It did for me. Fit perfectly
@goldstreetkiller 5 жыл бұрын
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?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
Good question. I'm not sure. As for my 2004 this is the only location I know of where to install a filter.
@yomama59412 4 жыл бұрын
the filter in the video is twice as wide as the filters you're talking about.
@RCRWJR 3 жыл бұрын
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
@artglidden 5 жыл бұрын
After heating up your knife or blade, how hard/easy was the job. Anything to watch out for?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
Super easy. I heated it up maybe 3 or 4 times through out the cutting process and took my just a few minutes
@beronib888 5 жыл бұрын
@@scrappynotcrappy hi, how has this mod working for you? Any issues after?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
@@beronib888 working out great. Haven't had any issues and truck smells much fresher.
@beronib888 5 жыл бұрын
@@scrappynotcrappy awesome thank you!
@gonzaloguerrero9248 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 chevy silverado 1500 crew cab mine don't have cabin filter can I do the same to my truck also
@scrappynotcrappy 2 жыл бұрын
Should be able to. I'm not 100% sure of your setup but looks to be the same
@artglidden 5 жыл бұрын
When you cut the bottom off, how dirty was it inside?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
Mine was pretty freaking dirty cause a mouse had made a home in there apparently. Pretty gross
@bossbusa 5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@okiefoods7581 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty dirt and it was a B to install... I used a toothbrush/rags and water mix with pine to clean it...
@raulpantoja1288 2 жыл бұрын
Buen video amigo pero la mía no tiene la tapa no los tornillos q podría aser
@user-ed9nu8tj7u Ай бұрын
Nesecitas mandatory pedir por Amazon te Mandan la tapa el filtro y el tornillo
@Loyaltothefoil8 2 жыл бұрын
This is stupid… shouldn’t have to do this. Thanks for your video
@chillinOkie 4 жыл бұрын
Did this help your airflow ?
@scrappynotcrappy 4 жыл бұрын
I didn't get any change in airflow (negative or positive). Biggest improvement was getting the cab to smell fresher.
@davidson2004fatboy 3 жыл бұрын
LOCAL GM DEALER $86.00 CDN FOR BOTH PARTS. AMAZON, $79.00 CDN FOR DORMAN KIT.
@Squeeks713 Жыл бұрын
did ur ac run cooler?? or whats the improvement
@scrappynotcrappy Жыл бұрын
The main improvement was that the cabin air was filtered. Kind of like how your home ac has a paper filter.
@robertplant9694 3 жыл бұрын
What are the benefits?
@bannana6290 2 жыл бұрын
every yr or so u have to buy a new filter
@ericlester5890 3 жыл бұрын
Does it have a old filter in it before u cut it open
@scrappynotcrappy 3 жыл бұрын
No its empty.
@RCRWJR 3 жыл бұрын
Its empty except I found about a handful of dirt small leaves sticks some grass dont know why GM closed this off
@arrowheadftball Жыл бұрын
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.
@ashleynevins3595 10 ай бұрын
In my 2004 there are 4 bolts and each one of them is cuss out.
@timothythomas6434 4 жыл бұрын
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 !
@scrappynotcrappy 4 жыл бұрын
There shouldn't be a filter in there. You're probably feeling the heater core (metallic). Dont want to mess that up ;)
@manuelruvalcaba2900 3 жыл бұрын
When you say you used a hot knife ? About how long did it take to cut the front and back?
@scrappynotcrappy 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@manuelruvalcaba2900 3 жыл бұрын
@@scrappynotcrappy Thanks for the help.
@cesareduardomorenoquintani2298 5 жыл бұрын
I get a 2003 suburban i bought the same filter but it doesnt come with the door where I can get it
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jerryjimenez8545 5 жыл бұрын
next video should be " How to vacuum and shampoo the carpet on your 2004 Silverado."
@nosguy 3 жыл бұрын
Do you really need help with that process? This is a pickup, not some mall queen. Looks well used.
@andywelch8704 3 жыл бұрын
Or maybe how to STFU!
@enriquevasquez5155 2 ай бұрын
Does your tuck had a filter before
@scrappynotcrappy 2 ай бұрын
No it did not. I modified it to accept a filter
@rudybarrera7016 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have the link to where you got the filter and little door?
@scrappynotcrappy 5 жыл бұрын
I posted a link for both in the video description. Let me know if you need any other help. Thanks for watching
@a.caballero9514 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@noerojas9123 4 жыл бұрын
why my trok doesn't have? Silvera 2004
@firearmconvention946 2 жыл бұрын
So door came with the filter?
@firearmconvention946 2 жыл бұрын
And the screw
@scrappynotcrappy 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@firearmconvention946 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks sorry I didn't look at the description
@mikehoxworth 2 жыл бұрын
Hardest part cutting out the plastic don't even show that.. heat up a blade or something...lol
@cesarramos1507 2 жыл бұрын
What did you cut it with
@scrappynotcrappy 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@cesarramos1507 2 жыл бұрын
@@scrappynotcrappy ok i thought about using a grinder up I’ll give it another try in a few days
@scrappynotcrappy 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@seriousbeaner3059 3 жыл бұрын
Let me cut the truck in half next video 😂
@JP-pl9mv 2 жыл бұрын
Frank, if you are local can you do mine on and I’ll pay you top dollar
@dirtbikedom19 Жыл бұрын
i got you
@charliejohnson4166 5 жыл бұрын
The factotry took thode filters out 4. Reson . N
@baderalhamed6724 5 жыл бұрын
charlie johnson Hey, do tell please.
@allancivitello3771 4 жыл бұрын
GM did not take the filter out Charlie! "If you pay attention" To the video he pulls a filter out then replaces it.
@knitsewfast 4 жыл бұрын
@@allancivitello3771 he didn't take a filter out. What do you mean?
@thmj77 3 жыл бұрын
@@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,
@kerlioclassics6440 Жыл бұрын
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.
@seriousbeaner3059 3 жыл бұрын
Wtf that doesn't like it's gonna be pretty basic to me lol 🤣
@greenbudpacker8893 Жыл бұрын
My door didn't come with a screw 🫤
@scrappynotcrappy Жыл бұрын
I would contact the seller and let them know.
@greenbudpacker8893 Жыл бұрын
@@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 😂
@renesabedra3925 5 жыл бұрын
Chevrolet '''' sssss job
@JesusGarcia-rc1vy 4 жыл бұрын
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...
@beaterstang0898 Жыл бұрын
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.
@johnnywad7728 21 күн бұрын
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!
@hellwithit 4 жыл бұрын
Wtf is with the freakin latex
@scrappynotcrappy 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@hellwithit 4 жыл бұрын
Frank lol. My hands are like Velcro. Just wondering if you’re trying not to get like that. lol.
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