Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the most important responsibilities you need to do if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid unexpected malfunctions that would require you to spend a lot of money. 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 famous but equally crucial maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my smart fortwo? For this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your smart fortwo is, and secondly how to replace this popular filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my smart fortwo?
So let’s start our content page with location of the cabin filter on your smart fortwo. According to the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be placed in three different spots, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter located in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your smart fortwo?, we advise you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in fact, it is one of the most popular spots for car makers. This is only mainly because this is where the smart fortwo’s external air intake is located. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time based 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 under the glove box of an smart fortwo
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your smart fortwo 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 recognize a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your smart fortwo
Finally, last spot where the cabin filter on your smart fortwo can be placed is under 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 smart fortwo?
Finally, we will now discover how to replace the cabin filter of your smart fortwo? Although this is a rather common technique, it must be done at the right time to prevent complications on your car.
When to replace the cabin filter on smart fortwo?
The big question for most smart fortwo 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 content page on the removal of the service indicator light; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a complete 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 impurities, 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 smart fortwo?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly draws you to this publication, how to remove the cabin filter from your smart fortwo? This step is actually 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 smart fortwo.
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