Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities you need to do if you want to keep your car in good condition and avoid unexpected malfunctions that would require you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost all people, including oil and filter changes, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less known but equally crucial maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Opel Zafira 3? For this, first we’ll see where the cabin filter on your Opel Zafira 3 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Opel Zafira 3?
So let’s start our short post with location of the cabin filter on your Opel Zafira 3. Depending on the year of your car and the series, the filter can be located 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 Opel Zafira 3?, we encourage you to take a look at the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most popular spots for car manufacturers. This is just simply because this is where the Opel Zafira 3’s external air intake is located. This is where your car will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally found just under 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 under the glove box of an Opel Zafira 3
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Opel Zafira 3 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 identify a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Opel Zafira 3
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Opel Zafira 3 can be located is under your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is almost always 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 Opel Zafira 3?
Finally, we will now show you how to replace the cabin filter of your Opel Zafira 3? Although this is a rather simple procedure, it must be done at the right time to prevent complications on your automobile.
When to replace the cabin filter on Opel Zafira 3?
The big question for most Opel Zafira 3 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; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a whole other question. It should be replaced 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 pollutants, allergens and exhaust fumes. Do not hesitate to replace it more regularly if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Opel Zafira 3?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely draws you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Opel Zafira 3? This step is seriously 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 Opel Zafira 3.
To get more tips on the Opel Zafira 3, take a look at the Opel Zafira 3 category.
