Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the important duties you need to do if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid sudden equipment failures that would require you to waste a lot of money. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost everyone, just like oil and filter replacing, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to look into a less known but equally important maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Volvo V60? For this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Volvo V60 is, and secondly how to replace this popular filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Volvo V60?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Volvo V60. Based on the year of your car and the series, the filter can be found in three different areas, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter positioned in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Volvo V60?, we advise you to take a look at the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most preferred places for car producers. This is just because this is where the Volvo V60’s external air intake is positioned. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time located just under 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 Volvo V60
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your Volvo V60 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the least difficult 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 Volvo V60
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Volvo V60 can be found is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is in most cases 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 Volvo V60?
Finally, we will now discover how to replace the cabin filter of your Volvo V60? Although this is a rather basic procedure, it must be done at the right time to avoid problems on your vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Volvo V60?
The big question for a good number of Volvo V60 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; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a whole other question. It should be replaced 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 pollutants, allergens and exhaust gas. Do not hesitate to replace it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Volvo V60?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly attracts you to this publication, how to remove the cabin filter from your Volvo V60? This step is in fact very simple. 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 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 Volvo V60.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Volvo V60, do not hesitate to consult our Volvo V60 category.
