I removed the cabin air filters from my 2000 STS. They were LOADED with dirt, leaves, bugs, etc. 73k miles made them really gross!
Anyways, when I installed the first new filter (Fram with carbon in it), it popped up too far, and now I can't get it out, or down past a certain point. I tried manuvering it with a long screwdriver, but got nowhere with that!
Any ideas on how to get that sucker out of there?
For now I just sealed the door back up. The vents blow like never before, but I'd still like to get the filter back out and put some new ones in!
Where is the cabin air filter located on a 98-04 sts?
Is there only 1?
How much does it cost?
-Thanks
They are about $35 from rockauto. They come in 3 segments that interlock and are stacked vertically. It is located down by the accelerator. They are a PITA to change.
I have a 2002 STS with a MAJOR PROBLEM. When removing the 3 cabin filters, the THIRD one did NOT come out and got stuck up in the chamber! I was almost able to touch the filter with my finger UNTIL I took the advice on this forum to use a clothes hanger to try and remove it from the jammed location. NOW, the filter is up in the bowels of the Cabin filter chamber and I cannot even feel where it is. DOES ANYONE know another access point to that chamber? If I removed the blower motor assembly, would I be able to reach into the chamber and get access to the PITA filter that got stuck? If not, is there a Cadillac Tech that can recommend on how I can access the cabin chamber a different way in order to get this filter out of its hiding space?
Cabin air filter stuck! 
