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 everyone, such as oil and filter replacing, but for others you may 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 Peugeot 306? For this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Peugeot 306 is, and secondly how to change this famous filter, also called pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Peugeot 306?
So let’s start our article content with location of the cabin filter on your Peugeot 306. Based on the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be found in three different spots, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Peugeot 306?, we encourage you to look at the side of the engine compartment, indeed, it is one of the most preferred spots for car manufacturers. This is just simply because this is where the Peugeot 306’s external air intake is placed. This is where your vehicule will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally found just below 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 Peugeot 306
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Peugeot 306 is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the most simple place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Peugeot 306
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your Peugeot 306 can be found is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to take off your glove box which is usually 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 Peugeot 306?
Finally, we will now see how to change the cabin filter of your Peugeot 306? Even though this is a rather ordinary technique, it must be done at the right time to avoid concerns on your car.
When to change the cabin filter on Peugeot 306?
The big query for most Peugeot 306 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 content on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a whole other question. It should be changed every year if you use your car 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 gases. Do not hesitate to change it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to take off the cabin filter on my Peugeot 306?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely draws you to this guide, how to take off the cabin filter from your Peugeot 306? This step is honestly 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 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 Peugeot 306.
Whenever you have any further questions about the Peugeot 306, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 306 category.
