Where is the cabin air filter located in the 3008?

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MacCarson
07/30/25 7:42am
The cabin air filter in the 3008 is located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. To replace it, you need to first remove the plastic panel of the glove compartment, then take out the inner box to access the cabin air filter. The cabin air filter is a component installed in the car's air conditioning system that absorbs dust particles, reduces respiratory discomfort, minimizes irritation for allergy sufferers, and protects the air conditioning cooling system. The 3008 is a compact SUV under Dongfeng Peugeot, equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum horsepower of 167 hp. The vehicle's dimensions are 4435mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1652mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2613mm, and it comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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