How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a Volvo S60L?
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The method for replacing the cabin air filter in a Volvo S60L is as follows: 1. First, lie down on the front passenger floor. You will notice a gap at the edge of the front passenger carpet. Lift the carpet to reveal the fuse box. 2. There is a wire on the fuse box secured by a clip. Disconnect this wire, then reach above the fuse box. The fuse box itself is also secured by clips. After removing the clips, you can take out the entire fuse box, which will expose the cabin air filter housing. 3. To replace the cabin air filter in a Volvo S60L, you must first remove the fuse box. Before removing the fuse box, disconnect a wire attached to it. The entire fuse box is secured by clips. After removing the fuse box, you can proceed to replace the cabin air filter.
Replacing the Volvo S60L's cabin air filter is actually not difficult—I've done it myself at home twice. First, prepare a new filter, preferably one with activated carbon for better practicality. Open the glove compartment on the passenger side and remove all items inside. Then, press both sides of the glove compartment inward with your hands, and the entire compartment will drop down, revealing the cabin air filter cover. The white cover can be opened by pressing the clips. When removing the old filter, be sure to note the direction of the arrow—the new filter must be installed with the arrow facing the same way, as installing it backward will affect filtration efficiency. The first time I replaced it, I didn’t pay attention to the arrow and ended up with a strange odor when the AC was on, forcing me to redo it. After reassembly, don’t rush to close the glove compartment—start the car and run the AC for a few minutes to confirm there are no unusual noises before resetting everything. The whole process takes about 20 minutes and saves hundreds compared to doing it at a dealership.
I prefer taking precautions when replacing the cabin air filter since it involves dust cleaning. First, remove all items from the glove compartment and place them on the seat. Gently pry open the side limiters with a screwdriver. Once the glove compartment drops down, you'll see a square filter cover—press the clips on both sides to remove it. The filter surface will be covered in dust, so wear a mask and slowly pull it out. Key point: The old filter has an airflow direction arrow mark; take a photo for reference. The new MANN-FILTER with honeycomb-activated carbon should be unpacked and inserted with its arrow aligned to the recorded direction. Finally, snap the cover back on, and push the glove compartment into place until you hear a click. It's recommended to replace it every spring, especially in northern areas with heavy willow catkins—the AC airflow feels much fresher afterward.
