Replacing the cabin filter is a simple operation that will take no more than five minutes (to dismantle the old filter and install a new one). However, in specialized salons they take considerable amounts for this, which is absolutely unjustified.
You can purchase a filter at any car dealership or service center. It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the product. It is recommended to buy parts from authorized dealers, so the components will last longer, and the need for frequent repairs is completely eliminated.
Consider how to replace the cabin filter in Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3.
About ToyotaIn almost all vehicles, the passenger compartment filter is located under the glove compartment. Toyota engineers decided not to swim against the stream, and placed it there.
So, the process itself! Initially, the glove box should be pulled out and the retaining fastener unscrewed on the right side of the structure. Next, the entire glove box is dismantled, for this the side walls are slightly compressed and it is stretched.
The replacement of the cabin filter of Toyota Corolla is carried out by removing the plastic cover, which is mounted in a niche. The latch latches detach and the filter is removed. A new one is inserted so that its edges are slightly pressed. After the design has been put in place, it clicks into place.
Now it remains only to install the glove compartment. Its walls, as it was during dismantling, are compressed so that the pins fit into the grooves, after which the nut is twisted.
About Mazda
Replacing the cabin filter Mazda 3 is also quite simple. First of all, it is necessary to disconnect the battery, as the work will be carried out near live circuits.
In the glove compartment of the car with the help of a tool, the socket is snapped off and dismantled with a left movement. There are mounts under it, they should be unscrewed, and the glove box body will extend. Under the glove compartment is a plastic protection, it is fixed on two mounts. After dismantling, another clip is removed to the left of the passenger seat, this time the protective panel is removed and access is made to the fuse box mounts.
Next, the cabin filter is replaced by dismantling the fuse box, its connector is disconnected, finally, you can remove the filters. The Mazda 6 has two filters. Before installing new ones, it is necessary to wipe the compartment well, remove accumulated debris and collect everything in the reverse order.
After the work is completed, you need to throw
the battery terminals and check the operation of all devices. When restoring power, it is recommended to set the initial position of the windows. To do this, the motor starts, and each glass is fully raised using the button. To do this, hold it for at least 3 seconds (after full closure). When characteristic clicks are heard, release the button and perform an operation for the lower position of the glass.
If the cabin filter is replaced on its own, then it is recommended to glue it with an additional foam sealant, which is used to warm household windows. This allows you to conveniently mount the product, eliminating the gaps between the part and the housing.
Do not spend money when coping on your own is so easy!