Where is the cabin air filter located in the Beidou Star?
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The Beidou Star does not come with a cabin air filter, but it has a reserved space for installing one. The specific location is inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. Taking the 2016 Beidou Star X5 as an example, it is classified as a micro car with the following dimensions: length 3664mm, width 1610mm, height 1722mm, and a wheelbase of 2485mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 42 liters and a curb weight of 940kg. The 2016 Beidou Star X5 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a single longitudinal swing arm non-independent rear suspension. It is powered by a 1.4L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 97PS, a maximum power of 71kW, and a maximum torque of 120Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The air conditioning filter of the Beidou Star is located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. I replaced it myself last time. First, you need to remove the glove compartment by pressing the clips on both sides and squeezing them towards the middle to release it. Then, you'll see a rectangular cover; pry it open to access the filter. I recommend buying the corresponding filter model on Taobao. The original factory filter has large gaps that let dust through, so I replaced it with an activated carbon one for better filtration. Remember to install it with the arrow pointing downward, otherwise, it may affect the airflow. The whole process takes about 15 minutes, and doing it yourself saves you 80 yuan in labor costs. Next time, it would be better to clean the leaves from the ventilation ducts while replacing the filter.
