kick plate

[jryka]

Was going to replace cabin air filter, but unlike the youtube videos there is a kick plate covering the access. Pretty sure you just pull the kick plate off, but thought I'd check here first for any tips. Thanks

[Rogue One]

Yes, it just pulls off.

[amc49]

One should look at almost any part now as simply snapping on in one fashion or another, like 90% of the car assembly now uses a gloved hand only as the tool there.

The problem of course being that you have no idea of the configuration of any snap divots used there until the part lies broken in your hands. I always mark in my manuals any quirky motions needed once I study a removed part for future use. My Fords got famous for making multiple angle snaps so that you had to remove some then change angles or planes to remove the others. The idea of course to create more new parts sales when owner breaks them. Nissan at least shows the location of those divots to help figuring out how to unfasten them with no breakage. Ford? They don't care, simply charge owner with a new part saying it's made to break removing it.

[datechboss101]

I have recently changed my CAF and its only the cover plate that you have to take off and remove the filter. However, to install it, it is a PITA to install, as you cannot see it unless you take apart the glove box and other things in the process.