Where is the cabin air filter located in the older Teana models?
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The cabin air filter in older Teana models is located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. You can access it for replacement by removing the glove compartment. The Teana is a mid-size sedan under Nissan, equipped with two engine options: a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and a 2.0L turbocharged engine. The 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, coded as MR20, is paired with a CVT transmission. The 2.0L turbocharged engine, coded as KR20, also comes with a CVT transmission. The older Teana models feature a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension with trapezoidal control arms.
Someone previously asked about the air filter location on the old Teana model, and it's indeed quite hidden. First, open the glove compartment on the passenger side. There are buffer rod clips on both sides - press them inward with your fingers to release. After emptying the glove box, look behind the inner panel where you'll find a rectangular cover plate - that's it. When replacing it yourself, remember to note the arrow direction on the filter; installing it backward will affect airflow. This location is completely different from the newer models, leaving many owners searching for ages. It's recommended to replace it every 20,000 km or six months, especially in cities like Beijing with heavy willow catkins. A clogged filter can make the AC emit a dusty smell, which isn't good for your respiratory system.
When helping my uncle replace the air filter in his old Teana, it took me half an hour to figure it out. You have to completely remove the glove box, where there's a black plastic cover with three clips that need to be carefully pried open with a flathead screwdriver. The filter is located at the bend of the ventilation duct, and when pulled out, it was completely covered in dust. This rear-positioned design is indeed hard to find, but doing it yourself can save you two hundred bucks in labor costs. By the way, don't buy the cheapest filters—I tried a thirty-yuan one from Taobao before, and it deformed in just three months. Now I always go for the ones with activated carbon.
