Replace the cabin filter of a Citroen Saxo is part of the repairs really simple ! No need to be an expert in mechanics, it is a repair that is accessible to the greatest number. For this operation you will have to plan between 10 and 20 minutes . Before starting the repairs, we will see when it is necessary to change it. Then we will see where this filter is located. It is therefore by last that we will see how to change this cabin filter, point by point.
When to change the cabin filter of your Citroen Saxo
It is perhaps wiser to quickly recall what is the role of a cabin filter in a Citroen Saxo. It's just a room that filters outside air before inhaling it. This is therefore particularly necessary in traffic jams. This prevents us from breathing the large quantity of harmful molecules emitted by other cars. Of course, it will be necessary to replace more regularly a cabin filter of a vehicle in town than in the countryside. There are not really any recommendations from the manufacturer. To know when to change a cabin filter, you must therefore perform a visual control . If it is really dirty, the air will infiltrate less easily in your Citroen Saxo. It is even conceivable that a Odour nauseating is felt. In this case it will have to be changed.
Where is the cabin filter of the Citroen Saxo
The location of a cabin filter of a vehicle is somewhat variable, however there are notably 3 main locations.
- In the engine block compartment below the wipers.
- Below the glove box.
- Just above the accelerator pedal.
How to change the cabin filter of a Citroen Saxo
Whatever the location of the cabin filter, you will always have to start by removing the elements that prevent its accessibility. Whether it's the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. These are the steps to follow.
- Remove the covers that hold the cabin filter of the Citroen Saxo
- Compare the damaged filter with the new one to verify that it fits well
- Insert antibacterial on the new filter and piping
- Attach the new filter
- Replace and reattach the covers
As you can see, changing the cabin filter is a extremely easy handling . The latter can be accomplished by beginners in mechanics. If the air in your Citroen Saxo remains foul-smelling or has difficulty circulating, it is because you certainly have a ventilation malfunction .