Shark Navigator NV360 HEPA Filter Replacement — DIY in 10 Minutes
Replacing the Shark Navigator NV360 hepa filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Replace it Every 12 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.
The NV360 HEPA filter sits behind the exhaust panel, downstream of the motor, so it clogs far more slowly than the front foam/felt. It's technically rinsable but degrades over time; replace it when it stays grey after washing or looks misshapen. It's a different part from the foam+felt pre-filters (XFF350) — buying the wrong set is the usual mistake.
Compatible HEPA Filter for the Shark Navigator NV360
“OEM” is a genuine Shark part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.
| Part | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Filter Replacement for Shark Navigator Lift Away Deluxe Professional Vacuum ZU503AMZ NV350 NV351 NV352 NV355 NV357 NV360 NV370 UV440 UV540, Parts XFF350 & XHF350, 1 HEPA + 2 Pre-Felt Filters | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Leadaybetter Vacuum Filter Replacement for Shark Navigator Lift Away Deluxe NV350 NV351 NV352 NV355 NV356E NV360 NV370 UV440 UV540 CU500 ZU503AMZ Models, Parts XFF350 & XHF350, 2 + 4 Pack Filters | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Vacuum Replacement Filter for Shark Navigator Lift-Away ZU503AMZ, NV350, NV351, NV352, NV355, NV356, NV357,NV358,NV360, UV540, UV440, 2 Pre-Felt + 1 Hepa Filter Replace Part #XFF350 & XHF350 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| 1 HEPA Filter & 2 Set of Foam Filters for Shark Navigator NV150 NV251 NV255 & Zero-M ZU62 ZU62C ZU60 Upright Shark Vacuum Filter Replacement Part 1238FT60 1239FT60 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Filters for Shark Navigator Lift Away Deluxe ZU503AMZ NV360 NV352 NV370 NV358 NV355 NV351 NV356E UV540 NV350 NV356, Compare to Part # XFF350 & XHF350, 2 Hepa + 4 Foam & Felt Filter Replacement | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Filter Replacement Parts for Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum ZU503AMZ CU500 NV350 NV351 NV352 NV355 NV356 NV357 NV360 NV370 NV380 NV391 UV440 UV490 UV500, 2 HEPA+4 Foam & Felt Filters | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
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About the Shark Navigator NV360
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV360 is a corded upright with a detachable pod. It runs a two-stage filter system: washable foam and felt pre-motor filters under the dust cup, and a separate HEPA post-motor filter behind a panel on the body. This page is about the HEPA post-motor filter (Shark part XHF350) — the one most owners forget.
Step-by-Step: Replacing the Shark Navigator NV360 HEPA Filter
⚠ Common mistakes on the Navigator NV360
The number-one NV360 mistake is cleaning only the foam and felt under the dust cup and never touching the HEPA filter behind the exhaust — a clogged post-motor HEPA quietly kills suction and lets fine dust back into the room. The second is refitting any Shark filter while still damp; they need a full air-dry.
✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the Navigator NV360
Genuine Shark XHF350 guarantees the exact fit and true HEPA rating. Aftermarket HEPA filters are much cheaper and widely sold — fine for most users as long as the listing lists NV360 and is described as HEPA (not just 'foam'). Buy the HEPA and the foam/felt set together so you refresh both stages.
The Shark Navigator NV360 hepa filter should be replaced Every 12 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Reduced suction, musty odor.
How we made this page: the steps are written for the Shark Navigator NV360 specifically; the compatible-part list comes from our own compatibility data for this model. We are not showing prices at the moment — check the current price on Amazon.