Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the most important duties you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unforeseen breakdowns that would necessitate you to spend a lot of money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost everyone, just like oil and filter changes, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less famous but equally important maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Ds Ds 3? To do this, first we’ll see where the cabin filter on your Ds Ds 3 is, and secondly how to replace this popular filter, as well named pollen filter.

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Where is the cabin filter on my Ds Ds 3?

So let’s start our short post with location of the cabin filter on your Ds Ds 3. Determined by the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be located in three different areas, we will now describe these locations.

Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment

To locate the cabin filter of your Ds Ds 3?, we encourage you to take a look at the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most chosen spots for car manufacturers. This is just because this is where the Ds Ds 3’s external air intake is positioned. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time based just beneath the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your car, it will be in a plastic box.

Cabin filter which is below the glove box of an Ds Ds 3

The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Ds Ds 3 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the simplest place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find out a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.

Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Ds Ds 3

Finally, last position where the cabin filter on your Ds Ds 3 can be located is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to take out your glove box which is in general held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.

How to replace the cabin filter of my Ds Ds 3?

Finally, we will now see how to replace the cabin filter of your Ds Ds 3? Although this is a rather basic technique, it must be done at the right time to avoid problems on your motor vehicle.

When to replace the cabin filter on Ds Ds 3?

The big query for most Ds Ds 3 owners is when to replace this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t hesitate to read our short post on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a complete other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your motor 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 impure substances, allergens and exhaust fumes. Do not hesitate to replace it more regularly if you drive in city.

How to take out the cabin filter on my Ds Ds 3?

Last but not least, the last step that surely draws you to this tips guide, how to take out the cabin filter from your Ds Ds 3? This step is actually very common. 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 Ds Ds 3.

If you have any further questions about the Ds Ds 3, do not hesitate to consult our Ds Ds 3 category.