Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the most important tasks you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unexpected equipment failures that would require you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost all people, just like oil and filter changes, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to look into a less known but equally essential maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Mazda CX 7? To do this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Mazda CX 7 is, and secondly how to change this famous filter, as well known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Mazda CX 7?
So let’s start our short post with location of the cabin filter on your Mazda CX 7. Depending on the year of your car and the series, the filter can be placed in three different places, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter located in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Mazda CX 7?, we suggest you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most preferred locations for car makers. This is simply because this is where the Mazda CX 7’s external air intake is placed. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally based 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 underneath the glove box of an Mazda CX 7
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Mazda CX 7 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 recognize a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Mazda CX 7
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your Mazda CX 7 can be placed is underneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is generally 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 Mazda CX 7?
Finally, we will now show you how to change the cabin filter of your Mazda CX 7? Although this is a rather simple maneuver, it must be done at the right time to prevent problems on your car.
When to change the cabin filter on Mazda CX 7?
The big query for a good number of Mazda CX 7 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 short post 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 car 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 gases. Do not hesitate to change it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Mazda CX 7?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely attracts you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Mazda CX 7? 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 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 Mazda CX 7.
To discover more tips on the Mazda CX 7, take a look at the Mazda CX 7 category.
