The K&N VF2071 is a washable, reusable replacement for the stock cabin air filter in vehicles with a glove-box filter housing. The manufacturer lists its dimensions at 9.438 by 8.031 by 1.188 inches and describes a polyurethane frame with non-woven synthetic media. The manufacturer also says the media is electrostatically charged to grab dust, and the filter is pre-treated to help capture odor-causing contaminants, which makes it a fit for owners who notice musty air from the vents.
Over a disposable filter, the case is lifetime cost and consistent airflow. The manufacturer says dirty disposable filters can leave a musty smell in the cabin, while this design is engineered to last the life of the vehicle and carries a No-Hassle Lifetime Limited warranty. The manufacturer also states that improved airflow supports heating and cooling efficiency. Cleaning is done with K&N's Refresher kit (part 99-6000) rather than by buying a new filter every service interval.
Year and model coverage for this part number is not confirmed in the manufacturer's public catalog during our research, and its install sheet directs buyers to the current application catalog, so verify your exact year, model, and engine before ordering. Installation is a glove-box job that the manufacturer says typically takes under five minutes with no tools. Search terms this part answers include K&N VF2071 glove box cabin filter, washable reusable cabin air filter, and K&N cabin filter refresher kit 99-6000.
The manufacturer recommends refreshing this cabin air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles, using the K&N Refresher kit part 99-6000.
The manufacturer's install sheet says to install the filter with the K&N logo facing out and the notch facing up.
The manufacturer's instructions reference a free K&N Stop Decal, which is applied to the housing near the filter door to signal that the filter is reusable.
This is a beginner-friendly glove-box job. The manufacturer says it typically installs in under five minutes with no tools, though its install sheet notes that some vehicles have a screw in the bottom of the filter cover that may require trimming the dash to reach. The general sequence is to open the glove box, disconnect the glove box support on the left side, and squeeze the sides of the glove box inward to drop it. Un-clip the tab on the filter cover, remove the old filter, and install the K&N filter with the logo facing out and notch up. Reverse the steps to reassemble, then apply the K&N Stop Decal near the filter door. Clean debris from the housing before installing the new filter, and schedule the first refresh at 12 months or 12,000 miles.
