Towncivilian Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Today, I replaced the NAPA Gold 4863 in-cabin filters which were in use for about 18 months with Nissan OEM part # 999M1-VP003 ($36 on Courtesy Parts - which is the wholesale price the dealership offered me). Strangely, Courtesy Parts lists a different, cheaper part number under Accessories -> Interior for R50s. Perhaps these are the filters alone and do not include the new retaining clip, caution and replacement labels, or instructions, all of which were unnecessary in my case. I already have the caution label in my glove box, and the sticker is nice but not worth $4 (or $16 if I had bought the NAPA Gold again). The old retaining clip was still usable, but I used the new one anyway. Here are photos of the new filters: Both filters have 52 pleats, give or take one. Old filters: These filters have the same amount of pleats as the OEM filters. They don't have as much foam padding around the front of the filters. I paid around $20 for these filters, and they look comparable to the OEM filters. These filters are probably made by Wix, since most if not all of NAPA's Gold filter line (oil and air) is made by Wix. I would not hesitate to use them again. Other than the minor gripe about the foam padding, there is nothing wrong with these filters and they did their job well. Scans of instructions: Page 1: Page 2: Page 3: In short, these say nothing different than the guide on NICOclub. Here are scans of the caution and replacement labels: Replacement sticker (hit image limit ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Where did you get the NAPA Gold filters from? I've always used the OEM Nissan ones, but would probably change them more frequently if they were cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Probably NAPA, since they're NAPA Gold filters and all... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Probably NAPA, since they're NAPA Gold filters and all... Oh yeah, good point. I don't have those around me, but now that you mention it, I remember seeing them when I lived in L.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Indeed, they were bought at NAPA. I will tap the dust out of the NAPA filters and reuse them for a year or more after the OEM filters become clogged. I also won't buy any more OEM filters as the NAPA Gold filters are more than sufficient. As I said, NAPA Gold cabin filters are likely manufactured by Wix. You can purchase Wix filters on Amazon for $20. Edited August 31, 2011 by Towncivilian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Indeed, they were bought at NAPA. I will tap the dust out of the NAPA filters and reuse them for a year or more after the OEM filters become clogged. I also won't buy any more OEM filters as the NAPA Gold filters are more than sufficient. As I said, NAPA Gold cabin filters are likely manufactured by Wix. You can purchase Wix filters on Amazon for $20. I just found these: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1043005 at RockAuto. They're only $15, and they have activated carbon in them to prevent odors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) you could just take it out and not have one at all. that is even cheaper. Edited August 31, 2011 by adamzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Awesome, Howie! I'll use that one next time (in like, 3 years). adamzan, if you remove it, you'll have a gaping hole in the airflow and it will just blow out the air box thing toward the passenger's legs. Or maybe you could just rip out the filters and keep the plastic skeleton in there... With the new filter, the airflow seems improved. Even though the old filters weren't looking too bad at the time they were removed, it seemed that they were still providing some restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panbacca Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I just found these: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1043005 at RockAuto. They're only $15, and they have activated carbon in them to prevent odors! I use those exact filters. I actually had to modify part of the plastic on them to get them to fit, but it was simply a matter of using some wire snippers to cut off a little extra plastic. Nothing major, and only took about five minutes. Hard to say if they reduce odors though. My factory filters were filthy, and I didn't really notice much difference in smell when I put these in. BUT - I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Do they restrict airflow at all? They seem very thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I just read on nico club that 99 pathfinders and older do not have these filters. Any one herd this as well I was just wondering before I remove my glove box and buy new filters. Long weekend coming up and was gonna add this to the list. Any help would be great. Thanks ahead of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Doesn't matter if you have it or not from the factory, you can add them easily: http://www.courtesyparts.com/instruct/inst_B7200-00003_01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroeser01 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I meant is there even room for them in there. I was told the older p finders didn't and my hanes says the same thing I may have to take it apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hm, you're right, there might not be. Looking at the Courtesy Parts site, it says the in-cabin microfilters are for 1999.5 - 2004 Pathfinders and the scans of the installation instructions I provided above say 98 - 01. Only way to find out is to take a look. It doesn't take long to remove the glove box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I have the "Nissan Pathfinder Model R50 Series" Service Manual and nowhere in the Maintenance section does it state anything about an in-cabin filter. Mine is dated 1995. What year manual has the filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky2 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Just ordered mine, after reading this post Thanx for reminding me of this. Edited November 24, 2012 by rocky2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have the "Nissan Pathfinder Model R50 Series" Service Manual and nowhere in the Maintenance section does it state anything about an in-cabin filter. Mine is dated 1995. What year manual has the filter? It seems that no year's owners manual or service manual say anything about the cabin filter. Just remove the glove box and see if you can add one or one is already present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottZ Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I meant is there even room for them in there. I was told the older p finders didn't and my hanes says the same thing I may have to take it apart My 97 did not have factory filters but there is already a template to cut a hole (slot) for the filter to fit. 5 min with a sharp razor knife and it is just as the factory intended. I put mine in a year ago and don't plan on changing them for another year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky2 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just got mine in the mail yesterday and will be putting them in this weekend. Thanx again for the reminder!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky2 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Put the cabin filters in today before going to work. My pathy didn't have any filters at all. I cut out the opening and no stock filters. Blew out the space and put the new ones in and buttoned it up and another perfect job. Thanx NORPA and its members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Great! You're quite welcome. The filter will prevent the evaporator core from clogging up with debris, and those things are hard to access in order to clean. And of course you'll be breathing in less junk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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