Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual page 406

404 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
The cabin air filter is located in the fresh air inlet
behind the glove compartment. Perform the
following procedure to replace the filter:
1. Open the glove compartment and remove
all contents.
2. Push up on the glove compartment travel
stop and lower the door.
Glove Compartment Travel Stop
3. Pivot the glove compartment downward.
4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that
secure the cabin air filter access door to the
HVAC housing.
Cabin Air Filter Access Door Retaining Tabs
5. Remove the cabin air filter from the HVAC
air inlet housing. Pull the filter elements out
pinching them to the right for clearance.
Cabin Air Filter
6. Install the cabin air filter with the air filter
position indicators pointing in the same
direction as removal.
CAUTION!
The cabin air filter is identified with an arrow
to indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Failure to properly install the filter will result
in the need to replace it more often.
7. Close cabin air filter access door and secure
retaining tabs.
8. Rotate the glove compartment door back
into position, ensuring you have properly
engaged the travel damper.
Travel Dampener
1 — Travel Dampener Housing
2 — Travel Dampener Rod