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P Rock
September 22nd, 2004, 03:52 PM
Getting a message to change the AC filter but where is it?

Thanks
eL eS
September 22nd, 2004, 04:07 PM
when you lift the hood on the passenger side. you will have to remove the plastic dressing just between the engine compartment and the windshiled.

The only place i have found the filter is the dealer and fordpartsnetwork.com
eL eS
September 22nd, 2004, 04:10 PM
I emailed a picture to you.
Quik LS
September 22nd, 2004, 09:41 PM
www.discountautoparts.com. (http://www.discountautoparts.com.) They have a Wix replacement cabin filter for $16.50 plus shipping
eL eS
September 23rd, 2004, 06:25 AM
super.... thanx for the lead. Man that is cheap too!
pro-five-oh
September 23rd, 2004, 07:43 AM
If its the same one as the Taurus/Sable (it might) that filter is $15 at any local parts store. smile.gif
Nick
September 23rd, 2004, 09:14 AM
So the car tells you to change the cabin air filter? That's so cool! I wish they put that in my parents' Continentals.
Quik LS
September 23rd, 2004, 10:17 AM
it is just a simple mile-count down, but at least it reminds you!
351CJ
September 24th, 2004, 04:56 PM
quote:Originally posted by Quik LS:
it is just a simple mile-count down, but at least it reminds you!

It's actually a combination of mileage and time. However I would think that miles only would make more sense.
keith k
March 29th, 2005, 02:44 AM
How do you turn the AC filter replacement message off after you change the filter?
DWilson
September 25th, 2007, 10:31 AM
Owners guide says location is just in front of windshield under cowl grill on pass side--sounds like previous '98 Continental location, but plastic cover is not split like '98--do I just "pop" plastic cover off?

A special thanks to whoever has a good answer.
Quik LS
September 26th, 2007, 06:14 AM
you pop the half-dozen plastic pins out of the cowl - by pressing in their centers - and then lifting the cowl forward and up.

the AC filter will be under that in plain sight.

once you change the filter - you reset the message center by holding the reset button in once you are at the AC filter change screen.
Hal B
October 6th, 2007, 02:06 PM
Believe it or not, the owner's manual describes it pretty well! The real trick is to get the pins out and back without breaking them.

When removing, push the center in to make the tip smaller so they can be withdrawn. BUT, when replacing, pull the center pin OUT a little first. Then, when the pin is fully in, push the center rod down until it is flush again.

HAL B