Changing the cabin filter of a Renault Scenic is one of the most simple ! Useless to be a master in mechanics, it is a repair which is accessible to the greatest number. For such a task it will be necessary to plan between 10 and 20 minutes . Before starting the work, we will see when it is necessary to replace it. In a second step, we will find out where this filter is located. This is how we will finally see how to replace this cabin filter, point by point.
When to replace the cabin filter of your Renault Scenic
It is certainly important to quickly recall the role of a cabin filter on a Renault Scenic. It is only a component that will filter the outside air before you breathe it. It is therefore particularly practical in traffic jams. Therefore, you avoid breathing harmful particles produced by other vehicles. Naturally, it will be necessary to replace more often 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 replace a cabin filter, you must therefore visual control . If the latter is particularly congested, air will infiltrate less easily in this Renault Scenic. It is even likely that a Odour nauseating escapes. In this situation it must be changed.
Where is the cabin filter of the Renault Scenic
The location of a cabin filter of an automobile is slightly changing, but there are notably 3 main locations.
- In the engine compartment under the wipers.
- Below the glove box.
- Above the accelerator pedal.
How to change the cabin filter of a Renault Scenic
Regardless of the location of the cabin filter, you will always have to start by removing the components that prevent its access. Whether it is the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. You will find below the steps to follow.
- Remove the covers that hold the cabin filter of your Renault Scenic
- Compare the defective filter with the new one to check that it fits well
- Apply antibacterial to the new filter and ducts
- Install the new filter
- Replace and reattach the covers
As you can see, replacing the cabin filter is a very easy operation . This can be done by mechanical novices. If the air in your Renault Scenic remains foul-smelling or has trouble circulating, then you certainly have a ventilation problem .