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A few compatible replacement filters with their part numbers include the following: Fram CF11775, EcoGard XC10011, Spearhead BE-775, PotAuto CF11775, K&N VF2050, Premium Guard PC6286 and Wix WP10084.

The only tool needed to access and replace the filter is a standard Phillips head screwdriver.

The first few steps are to sit in the front passenger seat, open the glove box and empty out the contents.

There is a round button head mount that is secured in the smaller of the two holes in the right side wall of the glove box.

Pull the glove box damper arm back towards yourself to move the mounting button from the smaller holes to the larger hole.

There are two tabs or "hooks" at the top edge of the glove box that act as stops to keep the glove box from falling out of the dashboard when it is fully opened.

Once the glove box is out of the way, you'll be able to see the rectangular shaped filter access cover attached to the HVAC blower motor housing.

There should be a screw on each side of the filter cover. The previous owner of this Edge must have discarded them since they were missing.

Set the two screws aside in a safe place.

Then gently push out on the tab on the left side of the cover to release it.

Pull out the tab on the top edge of the filter cover.

Push out the tab to release the right side of the cover and pull out the tab on the top edge.

Swing down the hinged filter access cover to view the outer edge of the old filter.

Inspect both sides of the old filter.

I recommend buying the Spearhead BE-775 cabin air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon.

(They are formerly known as the "Installer Champ" brand.)

If you would like to have a washable and re-usable filter, choose the K&N VF2050 filter.

Check the filter slot in the HVAC blower motor housing for any large debris such as leaves or insects.

If your wet/dry shop vacuum has a crevice attachment, clean out the filter slot.

Orientate the "Air Flow" arrow on the new filter so that it is pointing down towards the floor mat.

Slide the new filter straight into the slot.

Swing up the access cover and push on it to secure the retaining clips.

You should feel or hear the clips "click" securely into place.

The filter access cover seems to be held very securely in place by the four retaining clips, so the screws really aren't necessary.

Raise the glove box towards the dashboard.

Re-insert the small round button mount on the damper arm into the larger hole in the right side wall of the glove box.

Replace the contents of the glove box and close it to complete the job.

Be sure to write down the filter change in your service records.

Enjoy the fresh clean air from your A/C system!

(The owner's manual service interval specification for replacing the cabin air filter is 20,000 miles.)

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