Open the front trunk
Open the front trunk on the 981 Cayman. The cabin filter is located under the cowl panel at the base of the windshield. The 981 shares this layout with the 991. Clear the frunk for working room.
2013–2016 Porsche Cayman
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| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
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| Cabin air filter for 981 Cayman/Boxster | — | — |
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Follow these steps carefully
Open the front trunk on the 981 Cayman. The cabin filter is located under the cowl panel at the base of the windshield. The 981 shares this layout with the 991. Clear the frunk for working room.
Remove the plastic cowl trim at the windshield base. The 981 uses clips that release with gentle prying. Work from one side to the other. Set the trim aside safely.
Locate the filter housing under the cowl. Note the airflow direction indicators. Open the housing cover and slide out the old filter. Compare it to the new one for size.
Clean leaves and debris from the empty housing. Insert the new filter in the correct orientation with airflow arrows pointing properly. Ensure it lies flat.
Close the housing cover securely. Refit the cowl trim, pressing each clip until it engages. Close the frunk lid.
Start the car and run the HVAC through all fan speeds. Verify strong airflow and no unusual noises. The new filter should eliminate any musty odors.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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