Where is the Cabin Air Filter Located in Mazda 3?

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DianaMarie
07/29/25 4:38pm
Mazda 3's cabin air filter is located behind the glove box, and replacement is relatively simple. Cabin air filter replacement method: 1. Remove the glove box and detach the lower guard plate beneath it; 2. Locate a fuse box secured by six screws, including two screws under the air filter cover plate, two nuts at the bottom of the fuse box bracket, and two upper fixing clips on the fuse box—remove all screws; 3. Pull the fuse box downward and unscrew the two screws behind it; 4. Remove the air filter cover plate, take out the old cabin air filter, and install the new one. Mazda 3 is a model under Changan Mazda. In terms of exterior design, viewed from the side, the Mazda 3 resembles a sports car with its elongated front, gracefully extending lines slowly rising to the A-pillar, sharply descending past the B-pillar, and abruptly ending at the compact trunk with a slight upward curve that harmoniously complements the robust bumper below.
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