Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important tasks you need to achieve if you want to keep your car in good condition and avoid sudden malfunctions that would necessitate you to spend a lot of money. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost everyone, such as oil and filter replacing, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less notorious but equally crucial maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Chevrolet Avalanche? To do this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Chevrolet Avalanche is, and secondly how to change this popular filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Chevrolet Avalanche?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Chevrolet Avalanche. Based on the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be found in three different spots, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter positioned in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Chevrolet Avalanche?, we recommend you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in fact, it is one of the most popular spots for car makers. This is simply because this is where the Chevrolet Avalanche’s external air intake is situated. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally placed just beneath the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your automotive, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is beneath the glove box of an Chevrolet Avalanche
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Chevrolet Avalanche is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the least complicated place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should see a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Chevrolet Avalanche
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Chevrolet Avalanche can be found is beneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is almost always held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to change the cabin filter of my Chevrolet Avalanche?
Finally, we will now teach you how to change the cabin filter of your Chevrolet Avalanche? Even though this is a rather basic maneuver, it must be done at the right time to prevent concerns on your vehicle.
When to change the cabin filter on Chevrolet Avalanche?
The big question for many Chevrolet Avalanche owners is when to change this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t hesitate to read our article on the removal of the service indicator light; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a complete other question. It should be changed every year if you use your vehicle regularly or every two years if you drive in the country side and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air impurities, allergens and exhaust fumes. Do not hesitate to change it more regularly if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Chevrolet Avalanche?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely draws you to this tips guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Chevrolet Avalanche? This step is in fact very simple. Once you’ve found the position of the filter, all you have to do is to unclip the box in which it is located and gently pull it out. Be careful when taking it out to look carefully in which direction it is positioned (you will often find an arrow that gives the direction of the air), so remember to position your new filter in the same direction. You just have to close and re-clip the box and you’re done changing the cabin filter of your Chevrolet Avalanche.
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