Installer Champ Premium Breathe Activated Replacement Parts ~ Engine Cooling & Climate Control Review

The instructions weren't entirely correct on my 2016 Leaf (don't remove the glove box, just slide the panel underneath to gain access) but the installation went ahead with no problems . The filter is thicker than what I had previously installed so I was a little worried it wouldn't snap, but it went right into the mount. For the money it seems good.

You have to fold it to insert but unlike other filters I have used the sides of this filter are very hard so first of all it is very difficult to bend it like this that it fits in the filter slot, but that's not too bad, the main problem is that it tends to stay bent when you do, it goes in with some effort, but I'm worried it won't expands completely, so that the filtration can leak.

The filter seems to be of better quality. It definitely feels heavier than the stock filter that comes with the car. There are no complaints about the filter. A good thing! Installation, however, is a different story. It's not that easy, but that's actually what automakers do - I suspect they make such a simple process difficult to make more money from their dealers/mechanics. Do not give up! Do it yourself! If I can do it myself, then so can you!

Good replacement filter for Nissan Leaf. Installation is painful due to Nissan design, cabin filter location and small opening. The product is the right size, fits and works well. The installation itself is simple - it is difficult to remove the old one. I recommend watching the video. Getting these with a longer lifespan will save my fingers the hassle of having to fight with the filter more often - thanks to Spearhead.

Quality filter with good construction. I just installed it but it seems very well done. The materials are solid, not cheap and flimsy. The only problem is that in my car (2013 Nissan Leaf) the filter compartment cover is smaller than the filter itself. I know it seems stupid. You have to crumple the filter to fit in the compartment. This is not the fault of the filter manufacturer. I only mention this because the endplates on this filter are thicker and stiffer than the stock filter, so it was…

It was more difficult to install than most cabin filters, partly because of the Leaf's poor design, but also because the filter is more durable than others. After placing most of the filter in the slot (2 inches left), I stuck the underside of the right edge all the way through. Then I folded the top of the right edge into the slit almost "jackknife" down. Releasing the pressure allowed the page to straighten up and snap into place. The filter seems to do a great job removing contaminants and…

Seems like a good replacement for the stock filter in my 2019 Nissan LEAF. Like the factory filter, it had a layer of activated carbon that was supposed to help fight odors. Installation went as expected, although it took a little more effort due to the thickness. However, when it came time to replace it, the same thickness made it almost impossible! LEAFs (and presumably other similar Nissan HVAC systems) have a filter opening that is smaller than the filter itself, so you should be able to…

First of all the filter is just perfect. Fits great and is an exact replacement for the OEM filter in my LEAF (at a fraction of the dealer cost) - but, and this isn't about the Champ installer, it's about the sadistic team of Nissan engineers who dreamed up the filter placement has! Hidden deep behind the glove box that needs to be overcome to lose 8 after removing, count them, 8! screws, and then you still have to pull and pull to get it out! In addition, the filter housing is approx. 40%…

I just installed this on my 2017 LEAF. A quick YouTube search reveals some short videos on where the cabin air filter is located and how to replace it. Let me start with an important fact: you can do this setup. It's not difficult. I'm far from a mechanic, but a quick search and a guide is all you need. Any beginner like me can handle it. You don't have to disassemble your car's dashboard (as some crazy videos suggest). If you pay someone more than the cost of the filter + $10, you're probably…