Where is the cabin air filter located in the Ford Focus?
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Ford Focus's cabin air filter is located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. Relevant information is as follows: Maintenance of cabin air filter: If the filter is dirty, clean it by blowing compressed air from the opposite side. Hold the air gun about 5 cm away from the filter and blow at 500 kPa pressure for approximately 2 minutes. The cabin air filter easily accumulates dust; simply use compressed air to remove loose dust, but never wash it with water. Functions of cabin air filter: 1. Ensures tight contact between the filter and housing to prevent unfiltered air from entering the cabin. 2. Separates solid impurities such as dust, pollen, and abrasive particles from the air. 3. Adsorbs moisture, soot, ozone, odors, carbon oxides, SO2, CO2, etc. from the air. 4. Provides strong and long-lasting moisture adsorption.
Over the years of driving a Focus, I've found that the cabin air filter is primarily located in the footwell space in front of the passenger seat, beneath the dashboard, specifically behind the glove box. You'll need to empty the glove box first, press open the plastic clips on both sides to remove it, and then you'll see a rectangular cover panel. Pry it open to access the filter. Remember to install the new filter with the arrow pointing toward the rear of the car—don't put it in backward. I recommend replacing it every 2 years or 20,000 kilometers, especially before pollen-heavy seasons, to keep the cabin air fresh and prevent dust buildup from affecting breathing. Doing it yourself is quite simple—just have a Phillips screwdriver ready, and you can save a lot on repair costs. If it feels too troublesome, a dealership can get it done in just a few minutes. Paying attention to this maintenance during daily driving makes the car much more pleasant to operate.
