Where is the air filter element of the BAIC EU?

[VonJude]

The BAIC EU does not have an air filter element. This is a pure electric vehicle, which does not have an engine and thus no intake system. According to the maintenance manual, the car's air filter element is generally replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers or during every other maintenance session. However, it is recommended to clean the air filter element every 5,000 kilometers to reduce the buildup of throttle sludge. The function of the air filter element: to filter out particulate impurities in the air, ensuring that sufficient clean air enters the cylinders, and preventing airborne dust from being sucked into the engine, which would accelerate the wear of the piston group and cylinders. Air filter element: It is a type of filter, also known as an air filter cartridge, air cleaner, or air filter. It is mainly used in engineering vehicles, cars, agricultural vehicles, laboratories, sterile operating rooms, and various precision operating rooms as an air filter. During operation, the engine needs to intake a large amount of air. If the air is not filtered, the suspended dust in the air will be sucked into the cylinders, accelerating the wear of the piston group and cylinders. Larger particles entering between the piston and cylinder can cause severe cylinder scoring, which is particularly severe in dry and sandy working environments. The air cleaner is installed in front of the carburetor or intake pipe to filter out dust and sand particles from the air, ensuring that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinders. Dirty air cleaner: Using an excessively dirty air cleaner while driving can cause insufficient air intake into the engine, leading to incomplete fuel combustion, resulting in unstable engine operation, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. Therefore, the car must maintain a clean air cleaner. The car's air cleaner is a device that removes particulate impurities from the air, consisting of one or several components that clean the air. Its main function is to filter out harmful impurities from the air entering the cylinders to reduce early wear of the cylinders, pistons, piston rings, valves, and valve seats. Therefore, before air enters the cylinders, it must first pass through the fine filtration of the air cleaner. An excessively dirty air cleaner can cause poor engine performance, excessive fuel consumption, and engine damage. When inspecting the air cleaner, if it is found to have little dust and is lightly clogged, it can be cleaned with high-pressure air from the inside out and continue to be used. An excessively dirty air cleaner should be replaced promptly.

[DeSkylar]

I've been driving the BAIC EU for a while, and the cabin air filter is located under the passenger seat near the footwell, specifically beneath the glove box. There's a plastic cover or clip design there that can be easily opened with a gentle pull or push, revealing the filter housing inside. Replacing the filter is quite convenient—I usually do it myself without any professional tools: first remove the old filter (make sure not to reverse the direction), then insert the new one. This thing filters out dust and pollen from the air. Over time, it gets dirty, affecting the airflow from the AC and the freshness of the cabin air, especially during rainy days or when there's an odd smell—that's when you know it's time for a replacement. The official recommendation is to change it every year or every 10,000 kilometers, but in areas with poor air quality, replacing it earlier gives peace of mind to avoid clogs that could lead to system issues. The parts are cheap, and you can easily buy the same model online, saving the hassle of visiting a repair shop. The location is quite user-friendly—much easier than dealing with the engine bay in some cars.