Where is the Buick LaCrosse cabin air filter located?
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The cabin air filter of the new Buick LaCrosse is located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. To replace the filter, you need to first remove the glove compartment and then open the cover of the cabin air filter housing. Generally, the replacement interval for the Buick LaCrosse cabin air filter is every 10,000 kilometers. The steps for removing and replacing the Buick LaCrosse cabin air filter are as follows: 1. Pry open the glove compartment from its side. 2. Unscrew the 3 screws at the top and 2 screws at the bottom of the glove compartment using a 7mm socket. 3. Pull out the glove compartment. The glove compartment is also secured by several clips. First, pull it toward the passenger seat until the clips loosen or detach, then open the glove compartment cover and forcefully pull the other side outward to remove the glove compartment. 4. After organizing the wiring and air conditioning pipe clips, remove the entire glove compartment. 5. Once the glove compartment is removed, open the clips on the outer side of the cabin air filter. Then, use a small screwdriver to gently pry both sides of the cabin air filter outward to remove it. Pay attention to the markings on the front of the cabin air filter—the side with text should face outward, and the arrow should point downward. Insert the new cabin air filter in the same orientation. 6. Complete the installation.
I know this issue all too well! I last changed the cabin air filter on a 2018 Buick LaCrosse. It's located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. You'll need to open the glove box first - there are plastic clips on both left and right sides that require firm pressing inward to fully lower the compartment. Then look inside, you'll see a rectangular plastic cover. Pry open that cover to access the filter housing. Remember to buy activated carbon dual-function filters, especially if you frequently drive with windows down or in poor air quality areas - they need replacement every 3-6 months. DIY replacement saves significant money, and if you're handy, it takes just five minutes. Just be careful not to use excessive force when removing the clips as the plastic parts can crack easily.
