Where is the cabin air filter located on the Great Wall H6?

[CamilleFitz]

Haval H6's cabin air filter is located on the passenger side, beneath the glove compartment near the center console. Below are instructions on how to clean the cabin air filter for Haval H6. 1. Open the glove compartment, locate and pull out the retaining clips, then squeeze both sides of the glove box inward with both hands to remove it. 2. After removing the glove compartment, the cabin air filter will be visible and can be directly removed. 3. After cleaning the filter frame, install the new cabin air filter onto the frame and reinstall it in the vehicle. 4. Reattach the glove box and finally secure the retaining clips to complete the process.

[DeKayden]

I just replaced the air conditioning filter on my H6 by myself last week. Open the glove compartment on the passenger side, squeeze both sides towards the middle simultaneously to remove the entire glove box. Shine a flashlight inside and you'll see a black plastic cover. There are three clips on the left side of the cover—just pry them up with your fingernail or a flathead screwdriver to open it. Be careful not to pull off that soft hose! When I removed the old filter, I found it was completely covered with leaves and poplar fuzz, no wonder the AC had that earthy smell. When replacing it, make sure to align the filter's arrow direction correctly—installing it backward will affect the filtration. For models after 2017, the filter box angle is a bit tricky, so I recommend wearing gloves to avoid getting cut by the plastic edges.

[SanNora]

As someone who suffers from year-round allergies, I pay special attention to the cabin air filter. In the Haval H6, the filter is hidden behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. After emptying the glove box, lift both side limiters firmly upwards, and the entire compartment will drop down. The vertical rectangular cover inside can be removed with a firm push. When purchasing a replacement filter yourself, be mindful of the thickness difference between the activated carbon version and the standard version—I once bought the wrong specification, which caused the cover not to seal properly. The key is to figure out the opening direction of the filter box cover—older models lift upwards, while newer models press downwards. It’s best to lay a towel underneath to catch dust during the operation, as pulling out the old filter will inevitably release a shower of debris.

[FelixFitz]

During the last maintenance, I saw the technician replace the filter in just three minutes. First, open the glove compartment to its maximum angle, then use your fingertips to press and push inward on both plastic retaining clips. After hearing a click, the compartment will fully drop down, revealing a cover plate with serrated edges. The design of this cover plate is quite special: the 2013 model featured an upward-flipping metal clasp, while the 2020 model switched to a downward-pressing plastic spring clip. The filter size is typically around 20*18cm, so it's best to take a photo of the old filter before purchasing a new one for reference. Last time, I spent an extra nine dollars online for a filter with PM2.5 detection, and I noticed that the dust reading at the air vent actually decreased.

[DelPreston]

The car wash guy taught me a simple method. You don't need to fully remove the glove box, just press the inner wall on the right side towards the center to disengage the slide rail, allowing you to work with the glove box half-hanging. There's a small notch on the side of the black cover; use a key to turn it 90 degrees clockwise. The key is to clean out the tree seeds in the filter box groove! Once, my car's AC had a weird smell, and upon opening it, I found sycamore seeds moldy inside the filter box. A reminder for northern car owners: winter heater odors are often caused by a damp filter. You can take out the old filter every quarter and sun-dry it for two hours as a quick fix—more effective than masking it with perfume.

[Ora]

Experience summarized by three generations of H6 owners in my family: For the older models, to remove the glove box, you need to pinch the protruding buttons on both sides simultaneously and pull it downward firmly, similar to removing a phone back cover. For the newer models with a damping rod, rotate it 90 degrees before pulling it out. The filter compartment is about the size of a matchbox, with the filter folded into a W-shape inside. Once, while changing the filter, I found water accumulated at the bottom of the compartment. Upon inspection, it turned out the drainage holes under the windshield were blocked by leaves. It's advisable to check for water stains when replacing the filter. I make it a habit to change the AC filter before the rainy season every year. The anti-mold filter costs 40 yuan more than the standard one but is worth it—no more sour, musty smell when using the AC during the humid southern spring.