Where is the cabin air filter located in the older Buick LaCrosse?

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Eliana
07/29/25 2:01pm
The cabin air filter in the older Buick LaCrosse is located under the trim panel beneath the right front wiper blade. Steps to replace the cabin air filter: 1. Remove the sealing strip under the passenger-side wiper blade, then detach the two plastic clips; 2. Take off the wiper blade cover panel; 3. Remove the cabin air filter cover plate to access the filter, then replace the old filter with a new one; 4. Reinstall the cabin air filter cover plate, wiper blade cover panel, sealing strip, and plastic clips to their original positions. The Buick LaCrosse is a mid-to-high-end sedan launched by SAIC-GM, featuring Buick's family design language. Its front-end design extends from the Buick tri-color shield and waterfall-style grille, complemented by wing-shaped headlights and an integrated lower air intake grille, creating a sharp and powerful front fascia.
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