Replace air filters and wiper fluids

AriyaDriver123 said:

Hi, I would like someone to help explain how I can replace air filters and wiper fluids. Was wondering if there are other things I can do on my own for cheap without relying on mechanics other than tire rotations. Thank you

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If the cabin air filter replacement is anything like it was with the Leaf, I'd be inclined to have a service center do that. If I remember right, had to remove the glove box to get to the area where there's this tiny little port, and then once the old filter has been extricated, you fold the new one up so it can fit through. A job for tiny hands, which I have, but my hands were sore after changing them in our Leafs. Would be nice if it is located in a more accessible location.

PNWariya said:

If the cabin air filter replacement is anything like it was with the Leaf, I'd be inclined to have a service center do that. If I remember right, had to remove the glove box to get to the area where there's this tiny little port, and then once the old filter has been extricated, you fold the new one up so it can fit through. A job for tiny hands, which I have, but my hands were sore after changing them in our Leafs. Would be nice if it is located in a more accessible location.

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It might be a PITA to replace, but I'm curious where it is too. Its mentioned in the manual, but only says to take it to Nissan for service at the specified interval.

I used to do it on my Volvo C70, and it was found behind the accelerator pedal. Usually took 30mins (and a good amount of cursing at Volvo), but better than paying the dealership $150-200 to do it.

DallasEV said:

It might be a PITA to replace, but I'm curious where it is too. Its mentioned in the manual, but only says to take it to Nissan for service at the specified interval.

I used to do it on my Volvo C70, and it was found behind the accelerator pedal. Usually took 30mins (and a good amount of cursing at Volvo), but better than paying the dealership $150-200 to do it.

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Yes, it would be good to know how much effort is involved. I looked up the air filter part number (I think it is 27277-5mp0a), and was able to see it on a Nissan parts website. There are a few blow up diagrams with it for the entire blower assembly. The filter is buried in one of the diagrams, but in the diagram it is marked with a different number -- 27164. It doesn't quite show exactly how it fits or how to get to it though. But it is relatively inexpensive part -- $38, and on sale for $26 😆