Changing the cabin filter of a Smart Crosstown is part of the repairs really simple ! There is no need to be a master in mechanics, it is a repair that is accessible to all. For such an operation you must plan between 10 and 30 minutes . Before starting the repairs, we will see when it is essential to replace it. Secondly, we will find out where this filter is located. It is therefore last that we will see how to replace this cabin filter, step by step.change-cabin-filter-Smart-Crosstown

When to replace the cabin filter in your Smart Crosstown

It is probably essential to quickly recall what a cabin filter is used for on a Smart Crosstown. It is simply a part that will allow the outside air to be filtered before inhaling it. It is therefore essentially necessary in traffic jams. So you avoid breathing the toxic particles emitted by other vehicles. Obviously, you need to replace a cabin filter in a vehicle more regularly in town than in the countryside. There are no real recommendations from the manufacturer. To know when to replace a passenger compartment filter, you will therefore need to carry out a visual control . If the latter is really congested, air will enter your Smart Crosstown less easily. It is even possible that a Odour nauseating is felt. In this case it will have to be replaced.

Where is the cabin filter of the Smart Crosstown

The location of a cabin filter of an automobile is slightly variable, however there are notably 3 main locations.

  • In the engine block compartment under the wipers.
  • Under the glove box.
  • Above the accelerator pedal.

How to replace the cabin filter in a Smart Crosstown

Whatever the location of the passenger compartment filter, you must always first remove the components which prevent its access. Whether it's the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. This is the methodology to follow.

  • Remove the covers that hold the cabin filter of the Smart Crosstown
  • Compare the defective filter with the new one to see that it fits well
  • Insert antibacterial on the new filter and the conduits
  • Place the new filter
  • Replace and reattach the covers

As you can see, changing the cabin filter is a very simple handling . The latter can be done by beginners in mechanics. When the air in your Smart Crosstown remains foul-smelling or struggles to infiltrate, you probably have a ventilation problem .