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A few compatible replacement filters with their part numbers include the following: Spearhead BE-966, Fram CF11966, EcoGard XC10022C, K&N VF2040, ACDelco CF196, PotAuto MAP 1070C, Cleenaire CAF184 and TYC 800181P.

The only tool needed to complete this procedure is a pop rivet removal tool or you may be able to just use a flat head screwdriver.

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

Locate the glove box damper string and plastic mounting bracket on the outer right side wall of the glove box.

Pull the mounting bracket out of the outer right side wall of the glove box.

Gently release the damper string and allow it to retract behind the glove box.

Close the glove box and move to the bottom edge.

Use the two prongs on the pop rivet removal tool to gently pry out the retaining pins.

Open the glove box.

Gently pull the glove box assembly out of the dashboard.

Make sure that the two plastic side stops are clear of the side of the dashboard.

You may need to push the side walls of the glove box in to remove the side stops.

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

Push in the two tabs towards the center of the filter cover to release the retaining clips.

Gently pull the access cover off the HVAC blower motor housing.

Set the filter access cover aside in a safe place.

If you have trouble pulling the old filter out of the slot, use the plastic pry bar tool to slide it out.

If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, hair, insects, pollen, soot, sand, seeds, twigs and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element.

I recommend buying the Spearhead BE-966 cabin air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon from other Colorado truck owners.

If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner.

Orientate the new air filter with the "Air Flow" arrow pointing down towards the floor mat.

The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cabin air filter was marked with the following part numbers: GM 23135671 and MANN Filter 342462373 CU 24 003 Made In Germany.

Make sure the filter is fully seated in the slot.

Line up the filter access cover with the opening in the blower motor housing.

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

Double check that the filter cover is secure before moving on to the next steps.

Raise the glove box towards the dashboard.

Push the bottom part of the glove back into place to re-attach the hinges together.

Rotate the glove box and re-insert the two plastic side stops back into place behind the dashboard.

Move to the bottom edge of the glove box.

Line up the two black plastic pins with the hinges.

Slide the pins in from the middle of the glove box.

Pull the black plastic bracket for the damper string out from behind the right side of the glove box.

Firmly push the mounting bracket away from yourself towards the front of the car until the button snaps into the smaller 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 vehicle's service records.

Enjoy the fresh clean air from your air conditioning system!

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