Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the most important tasks you need to achieve if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid unforeseen 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 may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to concentrate on a less notorious but equally crucial maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Nissan Leaf? For this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Nissan Leaf is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Nissan Leaf?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Nissan Leaf. Depending on the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be placed in three different spots, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Nissan Leaf?, we encourage you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most popular spots for car manufacturers. This is simply because this is where the Nissan Leaf’s external air intake is placed. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time placed 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 beneath the glove box of an Nissan Leaf
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your Nissan Leaf is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the simplest place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should see a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Nissan Leaf
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Nissan Leaf can be placed is beneath 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 replace the cabin filter of my Nissan Leaf?
Finally, we will now discover how to replace the cabin filter of your Nissan Leaf? Nevertheless this is a rather basic maneuver, it must be done at the right time to prevent concerns on your motor vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Nissan Leaf?
The big question for many Nissan Leaf 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 article on the removal of the service indicator light; however, 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 frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Nissan Leaf?
Last but not least, the last step that surely draws you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Nissan Leaf? This step is in fact very simple. 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 softly 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 Nissan Leaf.
If you wish more tutorials on the Nissan Leaf, go to our Nissan Leaf category.
