Cabin Filter: flow direction

Can't seem to find the thread where I saw this mentioned.... Airflow direction through the cabin air filter is top to bottom (~dash toward floor), correct? I took out the old one before I checked and now I can't remember which way it sat. Thanks

 

Turn on your AC with the filter removed and put a feather (or other similarly light object)in there. It will show you without a doubt which way the air is flowing. I also had the same issue, and now I can't remember which way it goes haha.

 

Thanks. I didn't wanna damage the fan if something was in there. And Even a small piece of a leaf could make noise and be hard to find. I know from experience. Maddening.

 

I should add don't let go of the object or it will end up in the fan haha.

 

Well since the blower is below the filter my guess would be the air flows up towards the dash.

 

That makes too much sense. I guess that's why they call it a blower and not a sucker.

 

The air flows downward. Look at the dirty filter, the inlet side is dirty.

 

Thanks. I finally figured that out. The top side was full of junk.

 

Reverse your logic when you replace yours

 

Haha that's why I'm not a mechanic