How to change car air conditioner filter yourself

Car air conditioner filter (also known as cabin filter) helps to clean dust in the air before the air enters the car's air conditioning system. Car air conditioners have two air intake modes: internal air intake and external air intake. The air conditioner filter will ensure that the air coming in from outside is always filtered clean.

How to change car air conditioner filter

The car's air conditioner filter is usually located inside the dashboard, right behind the passenger compartment.

How to remove car air conditioner filter:

Step 1: Open the storage compartment on the passenger side, press the latch on both sides and slowly lift the storage compartment out. Now you will see the air conditioner filter cover inside.

Step 2: Press the latch on the left or right side of the air filter cover to open the cover. Note that some vehicles do not open the cover straight but push it to the left. Open the cover to remove the air filter.

How to install car air conditioner filter:

Step 1: Note to avoid installing the new car air conditioner filter in the opposite direction. The air conditioner filter usually has a printed side with an arrow, place it in the direction of the arrow.

Step 2: Reinstall the air filter cover, then install the storage compartment back in its original position.

The method of removing and installing the air conditioner filter in a car can vary from car to car. Some cars only need to flip a lever, while others need to unscrew it. The owner's manual will tell you exactly where and how to remove/install the air conditioner filter. You can refer to this manual for more information.

How often should you change your car's air conditioning filter?

After a period of operation, the car's air conditioner filter will become dirty. This can easily obstruct the intake of air, and more seriously, can cause blockage, affecting the operation of the car's air conditioning system. This is also one of the causes of many common car air conditioning errors such as: the air conditioner is not cool, sometimes cool, sometimes not, has a bad smell...

Therefore, it is necessary to clean or replace the car's air conditioning filter periodically. Car manufacturers recommend cleaning the air conditioning filter every 5,000 - 10,000 km and replacing the air conditioning filter every 20,000 - 30,000 km.

In addition, when you see the following abnormal signs in your car's air conditioner: the car's air conditioner smells bad, the car's air conditioner is not cool, sometimes it's cool, sometimes it's not, the air vents are condensing... you need to check the air filter. Because it's possible that the car's air filter is too dirty, causing a blockage, preventing the fan from sucking in enough air.