The K&N VF2009 is a washable, reusable replacement cabin air filter made from non-woven synthetic media, designed to drop into the factory cabin filter housing without modification. The manufacturer says its washable line is designed to filter your incoming air using state-of-the-art filtration technology. The media is thermally bonded and pleated, which the manufacturer says acts as a physical barrier, helping trap dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, fungi, and other pollutants.
Against a disposable stock filter, the case rests on lifetime cost and cabin air quality. The filter ships pre-treated to help capture odor-causing contaminants, so a musty smell from a spent paper element is less likely to develop Dirty disposable cabin filters can cause a musty smell in your car's interior. K&N backs the filter with a No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty. Owners searching for a washable cabin air filter for a 2004-2006 Scion xA or 2008-2010 Scion tC, or a Fram CF10139 alternative, will find this listing fits those needs. Installation is a glove box job that typically takes minutes and needs no tools.
The manufacturer's cross-reference lists the K&N VF2009 as the washable equivalent of the Fram CF10139 cabin air filter. Confirm the match against your vehicle's year before ordering.
The manufacturer's VF2009 instruction sheet points to the K&N Refresher Kit, part number 99-6000, which includes its own cleaning instructions. Use that kit rather than improvised cleaners so the media keeps its charge and oil treatment.
The manufacturer lists a No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty on this filter. Published warranty wording varies across sources, so confirm current terms directly with the manufacturer before relying on coverage.
This is an easy, tool-free job in the glove box. Open the glove box, then release the stop feature on the right side if your model has one. The manufacturer's VF2009 instructions note that the stop rod can drop off once disengaged, so reinstall it on its retention feature. Press the sides of the glove box inward so it hangs free and gives access to the cabin filter housing. Remove the old filter, clear any debris from the housing, and seat the K&N element in the same orientation. Owners on user forums report that the filter's block corner belongs at the front right of the housing on the xA, which helps confirm the correct direction before you close everything up.
