Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important tasks 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 money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to nearly everybody, 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 notorious but equally significant maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Mini Countryman 2? To do this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Mini Countryman 2 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also called pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Mini Countryman 2?
So let’s start our article content with location of the cabin filter on your Mini Countryman 2. Depending on the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be located in three different spots, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter positioned in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Mini Countryman 2?, we advise you to look at the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most chosen spots for car producers. This is simply cause this is where the Mini Countryman 2’s external air intake is installed. This is where your car will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally located just below 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 underneath the glove box of an Mini Countryman 2
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your Mini Countryman 2 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 a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Mini Countryman 2
Finally, last position where the cabin filter on your Mini Countryman 2 can be located is underneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is generally held by clips or a screw. Once this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to replace the cabin filter of my Mini Countryman 2?
Finally, we will now see how to replace the cabin filter of your Mini Countryman 2? Even though this is a rather simple step, it must be done at the right time to avoid complications on your vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Mini Countryman 2?
The big question for most Mini Countryman 2 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 article content 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 vehicle 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 replace it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Mini Countryman 2?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely draws you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Mini Countryman 2? This step is honestly very basic. 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 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 Mini Countryman 2.
To discover more tips on the Mini Countryman 2, take a look at the Mini Countryman 2 category.
