Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the important responsibilities you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unexpected breakdowns that would require you to spend a lot of cash. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost all people, including oil and filter changes, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less notorious but equally important maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Ford C-max 2? To do this, first we’ll discover where the cabin filter on your Ford C-max 2 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also named pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Ford C-max 2?
So let’s start our short post with location of the cabin filter on your Ford C-max 2. Determined by the year of your car 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 locate the cabin filter of your Ford C-max 2?, we encourage you to look at the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most popular spots for car makers. This is only simply because this is where the Ford C-max 2’s external air intake is situated. This is where your car will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time based just below 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 underneath the glove box of an Ford C-max 2
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Ford C-max 2 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the most simple place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Ford C-max 2
Finally, last position where the cabin filter on your Ford C-max 2 can be found is underneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to take out your glove box which is commonly 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 Ford C-max 2?
Finally, we will now teach you how to replace the cabin filter of your Ford C-max 2? Although this is a rather common procedure, it must be done at the right time to avoid concerns on your car.
When to replace the cabin filter on Ford C-max 2?
The big query for a large number of Ford C-max 2 owners is when to replace this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t be reluctant to consult our short post on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a whole other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your car regularly or every two years if you drive in the country and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air harmful particles, allergens and exhaust gas. Do not hesitate to replace it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to take out the cabin filter on my Ford C-max 2?
Last but not least, the last step that surely attracts you to this guide, how to take out the cabin filter from your Ford C-max 2? This step is honestly very simple. Once you’ve found the location 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 Ford C-max 2.
If you wish more tutorials on the Ford C-max 2, go to our Ford C-max 2 category.
