Where is the cabin air filter located in the Chana Alsvin V3?
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The cabin air filter in the Chana Alsvin V3 is positioned above the glove box. To access it, first remove the plastic panel, then use a tool to unscrew the bolts at the end of the glove box. After removing the cover plate, you will see the cabin air filter. The cabin air filter is a component installed in the vehicle's air conditioning system that absorbs dust particles, alleviates respiratory discomfort, reduces irritation for allergy sufferers, and protects the air conditioning cooling system. Taking the Chana Alsvin V3 2015 1.4L Manual Meiman National IV model as an example: this vehicle measures 4200mm in length, 1650mm in width, and 1465mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2410mm. It is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan.
I was totally confused the first time I looked for the cabin air filter of my Changan Yuexiang V3! The design of this car is really special—the filter is actually hidden in the engine bay. If you stand at the front of the car and look at the lower right corner of the windshield (passenger side), there's a black rectangular plastic cover secured with screws or clips—that's the filter housing. Last time I replaced it, I found that removing the wiper arm made the job much easier. Remember to first unscrew the two nuts on the wiper arm and gently lift it to reveal the full cover. Once opened, you can pull out the old filter. When installing the new one, pay attention to the airflow direction arrow to avoid putting it in backward. DIY replacement can save you around a hundred bucks, though the awkward location means you’ll be leaning over the hood with some back strain.
Helped my neighbor's kid replace the air filter on his Changan Alsvin V3. Here's the deal: Open the engine hood, locate the black plastic deflector under the windshield's lower edge. The square cover on the passenger side is where it's at. You'll need to remove the right wiper arm for proper access - just use a 10mm socket to undo the nut. The old filter was completely clogged with dust and leaves. Make sure to get the new one with activated carbon for better filtration. After installation, ensure the cover snaps tightly shut, otherwise rainwater might leak into the cabin. It's a tricky spot to work on, but since you only need to do this at most twice a year, it's quite rewarding to DIY.
I've studied the absurdly located cabin air filter on the Yuexiang V3! It's not behind the glove box, but hidden in the U-shaped channel beneath the wipers. You'll need to remove the wiper arms (requires a 13mm wrench), lift the right-side cover of the water deflector panel - the filter housing is about palm-sized. Saw someone on the forum snap the clips by forcing the cover open, so I recommend using plastic pry tools to gently release it. Just use standard rectangular activated carbon filters - search for Changan cabin air filters and you'll find them for around 20 yuan. The whole process takes about 20 minutes, way more cost-effective than visiting the dealership, though your first attempt might be a bit chaotic.
