Where is the cabin air filter located in the new 308?
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The cabin air filter in the new 308 is located near the front passenger's left leg area. There is a small cover in this spot. After removing the cover, open the plastic interior panel to reveal the cabin air filter housing. Opening this housing allows for filter replacement. The Peugeot 308's cabin air filter position is relatively unique, as it is not located in the common glove compartment area. The Peugeot 308 is a compact car, with the first-generation model equipped with a 120 horsepower 1.6L inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine transplanted from the 207 model, paired with 215/55R16 Michelin tires.
I've worked on quite a few new 308 models, and the cabin air filter is hidden behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. Replacing it is actually quite simple: First, empty the storage compartment in front of the passenger seat, then squeeze the plastic clips on both sides firmly toward the center, and the entire glove box will drop down. At this point, you'll see a white rectangular cover—pinch its latch and pull it open to reveal the filter housing. Remember to note the arrow direction when removing the old filter, and insert the new one the same way. Installing it backward will affect airflow. The design of this location is quite user-friendly—you can get it done yourself in about twenty minutes, much more convenient than crawling under the steering wheel like in older models. Friends in northern regions should consider replacing it before winter, as heating in winter tends to accumulate dust.
Last week, I replaced the cabin air filter on my 308 by myself. It's located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side, and requires some technique: after emptying the glove box, press the protruding parts on both inner walls simultaneously until you hear a click, indicating the clips are released. After removing the entire glove box, the black plastic cover is easy to spot - just pry it open and the filter is right inside. The key is to pay attention to the installation direction of the filter; the new filter has an arrow marking, which should align with the airflow direction to avoid mistakes. I recommend taking a photo of the old filter's orientation before replacement. The glove box plastic parts are quite brittle, so avoid using excessive force - my neighbor once broke a clip.
