Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the essential duties you need to do if you want to keep your car in good condition and avoid unpredicted breakdowns that would require you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance work seem obvious to nearly everybody, just like oil and filter replacing, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to look into a less notorious but equally significant maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Hyundai Ix35? To do this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Hyundai Ix35 is, and secondly how to change this popular filter, also named pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Hyundai Ix35?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Hyundai Ix35. Based on the year of your motor vehicle and the series, the filter can be found in three different areas, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter located in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Hyundai Ix35?, we advise you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most popular places for car manufacturers. This is just cause this is where the Hyundai Ix35’s external air intake is positioned. This is where your vehicule will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time placed just under the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your motor vehicle, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is below the glove box of an Hyundai Ix35
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Hyundai Ix35 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 find out a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Hyundai Ix35
Finally, last position where the cabin filter on your Hyundai Ix35 can be found is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is commonly held by clips or a screw. Once this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to change the cabin filter of my Hyundai Ix35?
Finally, we will now teach you how to change the cabin filter of your Hyundai Ix35? Although this is a rather simple procedure, it must be done at the right time to prevent concerns on your automobile.
When to change the cabin filter on Hyundai Ix35?
The big question for many Hyundai Ix35 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 whole other question. It should be changed every year if you use your automobile 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 impure substances, allergens and exhaust gases. Do not hesitate to change it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Hyundai Ix35?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly draws you to this tips guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Hyundai Ix35? This step is actually very basic. 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 carefully 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 Hyundai Ix35.
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