How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a New Focus?
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Steps to replace the cabin air filter in a New Focus: 1. Wait for the car engine to cool down, open the front passenger door, and move the front passenger seat all the way back to create space for replacing the cabin air filter; 2. Remove the fuse box cover under the front passenger seat by pressing the two yellow buttons—simply press them with your hand to detach it; 3. After removing the outer cover, there is a vertical inner cover inside. Press the switches on both sides with your hand to easily remove it, but pay attention to the installation sequence—it must be reinstalled exactly as it was; 4. At this point, you can see the old cabin air filter. Press down the outlet wire, then twist and pull the cabin air filter outward; 5. After removing the old cabin air filter, start the car, turn on the air conditioner, and use the high fan setting to blow air through the outlet. Then, install the new cabin air filter in the same way; 6. Before installation, squeeze the cabin air filter toward the middle, and after installing it, pull it a few times to allow it to return to its original shape; 7. Finally, reinstall the two covers, and the entire task is complete.
Replacing the air cabin filter on the new Focus is quite simple. I've done it myself several times. First, locate the glove compartment on the passenger side. Open it and you'll see a stopper inside – just press it gently to release the glove compartment and let it hang down. Then, look inside and you'll find a small cover, usually secured with clips. Gently pry the clips to remove the cover. The old filter is inside; pull it out slowly, being careful not to tear it. Insert the new filter with the arrow pointing toward the front of the car to ensure proper airflow. Once replaced, put the cover back on and close the glove compartment – that's it. The whole process requires no tools and takes about five minutes. Changing the filter is important; do it annually to prevent odors and keep the air fresh, especially for those with allergies – it makes driving much more comfortable. Just make sure to get the right model – look for Focus-specific filters when shopping online.
