How do you replace the cabin filter on a 2000 Park Avenue Ultra?

Answer 1

The cabin filter is accessed through a small flip-open door located above and to the right of the gas pedal. The "door" has a small tab sticking out for you to grasp and flip open. Unhook the door and set it aside.

The cabin filter is actually assembled in 3 sections. Each section is removed through this door. Each section also has a flip-down tab that will pop out of the access door to help you pull that section out. It may be stubborn -- I keep a pair of pliers handy, but try not to break off the tab since it will slow you down. Note: I've changed these on several PAs, and many are not installed correctly, even from the factory, so don't despair. I've even seen two sections left taped together.

Removing each section will require you to flex it around, behind the gas pedal. This is the angle of approach you need to use with loading the new sections.

To install the new filter, feed the first section into the access door, with the flip-down tab facing you. Once the section is in place, push the tab inward, along-side the filter and lift the whole section up to provide room to insert the next section. Notice the sections have notches along the top and bottom to inter-lock each section as you slide the next one in.