The K&N VF2052 is a washable, reusable replacement cabin air filter that uses non-woven synthetic media, a polyurethane frame, and a glove-box mounting location, with a 9.125 x 8.5 x 1.125 inch footprint. Instead of buying a paper element at every service, you clean and re-treat this one; the manufacturer describes it as washable and reusable. Owners on user forums say that cleaning it about twice a year has saved them a lot of money compared with buying new throwaway filters. The manufacturer also says the filter increases airflow for better heating and cooling efficiency and is treated to help capture odor-causing contaminants. Search terms this covers: K&N VF2052 glove box cabin filter, washable cabin air filter replacement, reusable cabin air filter upgrade.
Confirm the application before you order. Details vary across sources on which vehicles and model years this part number covers, so match year, make, model, and engine against the manufacturer's application guide. Once installed, upkeep is simple. The manufacturer recommends servicing the filter every 12 months using its 99-6000 Refresher kit, which comes with a 12 ounce pump spray bottle of cabin filter cleaner, an 8 ounce pump spray bottle of cabin air filter Refresher and complete cleaning instructions. Cleaning-related mileage figures differ between K&N documents, so follow the time interval or confirm with the manufacturer.
Yes. The manufacturer states the filter is washable and reusable and engineered to last for the life of the vehicle. Cleaning uses K&N's cabin filter cleaner and Refresher from the 99-6000 kit.
The manufacturer recommends servicing every 12 months. Its literature gives different mileage intervals across documents, so follow the time interval or confirm the mileage figure with the manufacturer.
Fitment details vary across sources. Check the manufacturer's application guide by year, make, model, and engine before ordering.
The manufacturer's product page lists a No-Hassle Lifetime Limited warranty. Other sources describe different warranty terms, so confirm current coverage with the manufacturer.
Installation is a low-difficulty job. The manufacturer says the filter typically installs in less than five minutes with no tools required. Before dropping in the new filter, remove any debris that might be present inside the cabin filter housing. K&N's install sheets for other cabin filter part numbers also note that the filter only fits in one direction, so line up the rails in the tray with the cut out features on the filter. Those sheets also describe glove box stop features that may be located on the right hand side of the glove box, so expect to unclip the glove box to reach the housing. Check the install sheet packed with your filter for the exact steps for this part number.
