Where is the air filter of the 2017 Lavida located?
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The air filter of the 2017 Lavida is located in the upper left corner of the engine compartment, under the wipers. Open the engine hood, and you will find a hexagonal screw in the red frame on the left front side. The air filter is under the cover plate. Here is more information about the air filter: 1. The air filter is a specialized filter used for air purification inside the car. While driving, the car draws in external air, which contains various particles and dust. Prolonged exposure to such air not only affects human health but also pollutes the car's air conditioning system and reduces the performance of the cooling system. The air filter effectively solves these issues by filtering out smoke odors, pollen, dust, harmful gases, and various odors. 2. The air filter can be cleaned and reused; it doesn't necessarily need replacement when dirty. However, it must not be cleaned with water. To clean the air filter, use compressed air blown from the opposite side. Hold the air gun about 5cm away from the filter and blow at 500kPa pressure for approximately 2 minutes. 3. There are two types of air filters: one without activated carbon and another with activated carbon. The one with activated carbon performs better but is also more expensive.
I have a 2017 Lavida, which I've been driving for almost three years. When the air conditioner started emitting an unpleasant smell, I knew it was time to replace the filter. The filter is located behind the glove box on the passenger side. You need to open the car door first, pull out the glove compartment, which appears empty at first glance, but if you reach behind, you'll feel a square cover. Pry open that cover, and the filter is tucked inside, looking gray and dusty—just pull it out directly. Changing it yourself is quite simple. I bought a new one from Taobao for just 20 or 30 yuan, saving over 100 yuan compared to going to a shop. I recommend replacing it every 20,000 kilometers; otherwise, the air inside the car will get worse and worse, affecting your driving mood. Especially for families with kids, it's better to pay more attention to this. After replacing it, the car immediately feels much fresher. I always do it myself—just learn and you'll get the hang of it.
