Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unexpected malfunctions that would require you to waste a lot of money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to everyone, such as oil and filter replacing, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to look into a less famous but equally significant maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Renault Trafic 2? For this, first we’ll discover where the cabin filter on your Renault Trafic 2 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also called pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Renault Trafic 2?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Renault Trafic 2. Determined by the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be placed in three different spots, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter positioned in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Renault Trafic 2?, we recommend you to take a look at the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most chosen locations for car manufacturers. This is only because this is where the Renault Trafic 2’s external air intake is installed. This is where your vehicule will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally based 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 Renault Trafic 2
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Renault Trafic 2 is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the easiest place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should identify a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Renault Trafic 2
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your Renault Trafic 2 can be placed is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is in general 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 Renault Trafic 2?
Finally, we will now show you how to replace the cabin filter of your Renault Trafic 2? Nevertheless this is a rather ordinary step, it must be done at the right time to avoid concerns on your vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Renault Trafic 2?
The big query for most Renault Trafic 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 on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a complete other question. It should be changed 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 impurities, 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 Renault Trafic 2?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely attracts you to this tips guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Renault Trafic 2? This step is seriously 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 Renault Trafic 2.
If you have any further questions about the Renault Trafic 2, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Trafic 2 category.
