The K&N VF3022 is a washable, reusable replacement cabin air filter for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L, designed to drop into the factory glove-box housing and clean the air entering the cabin. It uses non-woven synthetic media and measures 8.875 x 11.313 x 0.75 inches. The manufacturer's application listings cover several model years and the 2.0L four-cylinder, 3.6L V6, and 5.7L V8 engines, so this is a direct swap for a stock WL or WK-generation cabin filter.
Compared with a disposable paper filter that gets replaced every year, the VF3022 is built to be cleaned and reused. The manufacturer says it is engineered to last the life of the vehicle, carries a lifetime limited warranty, and claims improved airflow for heating and cooling plus odor-control treatment. Owners on user forums say they rinse it out after dusty trips and that it feels less restrictive than paper. Opinions on fine-particle capture vary, so buyers who drive in heavy dust or pollen should weigh that trade-off against the OE filter.
Installation is a glove-box job rather than an engine-bay job. K&N's install sheets for comparable glove-box cabin filters describe releasing the glove-box stops, lowering the box, opening the filter housing, and fitting the filter in one direction. The manufacturer says the VF3022 typically goes in under five minutes with no tools. Search terms this part answers include 2021-2025 Grand Cherokee L cabin air filter, washable glove box cabin filter, and K&N VF3022 replacement.
The manufacturer's application listings include both the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee L across the 2.0L, 3.6L V6, and 5.7L V8 engines. Confirm your exact model year and engine on the manufacturer's fitment lookup before ordering.
Yes. K&N's install sheets for comparable glove-box cabin filters state that the filter fits only one way, so align it with the housing before closing the door.
The manufacturer recommends refreshing its cabin filters every 12 months or 12,000 miles, and sells a refresher kit (part 99-6000) for cleaning and re-treating the element.
This is a beginner-friendly job that mainly involves getting the glove box out of the way. Open the glove box, release its stops, and let it hang or lower it fully to reach the cabin filter housing. Remove the housing cover, pull the old filter, and vacuum out any debris in the housing before inserting the new one. Seat the VF3022 in the one correct orientation and confirm it sits flush before reassembling. Because the manufacturer's sheet for this exact part was not located, the steps above come from K&N's install sheets for comparable glove-box cabin filters, so check them against your owner's manual. Some sibling sheets note that certain models have extra clips or a panel that must be removed first.
