Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the essential duties you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unforeseen breakdowns that would necessitate you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost everyone, such as oil and filter replacing, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to concentrate on a less notorious but equally significant maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Tesla Model 3? For this, first we’ll check out where the cabin filter on your Tesla Model 3 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Tesla Model 3?
So let’s start our article content with location of the cabin filter on your Tesla Model 3. Based on the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be placed in three different places, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter located in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Tesla Model 3?, we recommend you to look at the side of the engine compartment, indeed, it is one of the most preferred places for car makers. This is simply because this is where the Tesla Model 3’s external air intake is located. This is where your vehicule will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time found 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 underneath the glove box of an Tesla Model 3
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Tesla Model 3 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the simplest 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 Tesla Model 3
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your Tesla Model 3 can be placed is underneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is in general 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 Tesla Model 3?
Finally, we will now see how to replace the cabin filter of your Tesla Model 3? Even though this is a rather easy to understand step, it must be done at the right time to prevent complications on your vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Tesla Model 3?
The big question for most Tesla Model 3 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 content on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a complete other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your 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 impurities, allergens and exhaust gases. Do not hesitate to replace it more regularly if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Tesla Model 3?
Last but not least, the last step that definitely draws you to this publication, how to remove the cabin filter from your Tesla Model 3? 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 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 Tesla Model 3.
To get more tips on the Tesla Model 3, take a look at the Tesla Model 3 category.
