Instruction Guide - Rivian R1T & R1S Cabin Air Filter
This page offers a detailed instruction guide on how to replace the cabin air filter in all years of Gen1 and Gen2 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles. Follow the step-by-step directions to ensure optimal air quality and vehicle performance.
Installation
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![An open car hood reveals the storage compartment beneath. Two orange arrows point upward, likely indicating features or components of interest inside the compartment.]()
Step 1
Open the hood and locate the intake cover.
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![Hands adjusting a panel inside an open car trunk, with a visible orange arrow indicating direction.]()
Step 2
Starting at the sides, remove the cover by lifting up to release the clips.
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![A view under a car hood showing an internal monitor and engine components with an orange arrow and circle highlighting specific parts.]()
Step 3 (Gen2 Only)
While taking care to not damage the sensor circled in orange, remove the filter housing and move it to the right.
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![Hand pulling a car cabin air filter out of its compartment, with an arrow indicating the direction of removal.]()
Step 4
Use the tab to tilt the old air filter towards the front of the vehicle.
Note: 2025+ (Gen2) R1T & R1S no longer have the tilting tray with a tab. Simply tilt the filter itself out. -
![A hand pulls out an air filter from a vehicle compartment, with an arrow pointing towards the filter.]()
Step 5
Remove the old filter.
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![Hand inserting a blue air filter labeled THIS SIDE OUTWARD into a cars cabin air filter compartment under the hood.]()
Step 6
Install the new filter with the words facing forward.
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![Car engine compartment with an exposed air filter highlighted by an orange arrow. The filter is visible through an open panel near the windshield wipers.]()
Step 7
Tilt the filter back into place.
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![Dashboard with a rectangular screen embedded, highlighted by an arrow. A circular element, circled in orange, is visible near the wiper blades.]()
Step 8 (Gen2 Only)
While taking care to not damage the sensor, reinstall the filter housing.
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![Open front trunk of a blue vehicle showing storage space and air vents, with several circular markers indicating features or components.]()
Step 9
Check that all ten clips are in place on the intake cover before moving it into position.
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![Open car trunk showing an interior panel with multiple highlighted attachment points.]()
Step 10
Press on the cover above each of the ten clips to secure the cover.
