Where is the location of the Changan cabin air filter?
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The cabin air filter of Changan vehicles is located beneath the glove compartment, near the center console. The arrow indicates the filter housing clips—there are three in total. Simply pull them outward to open and access the filter. The functions of the cabin air filter include: 1. Providing fresh air inside the vehicle; 2. Absorbing moisture and harmful substances from the air; 3. Maintaining clean air to prevent bacterial growth, ensuring safety and hygiene; 4. Filtering solid particles from the air. Taking the 2020 Changan Eado Manual Elite model as an example, its body dimensions are 4730mm in length, 1820mm in width, and 1505mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm, a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters, and a curb weight of 1300kg.
Last time I replaced the air conditioning filter in my Changan car myself, it was located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. The removal process was quite simple: open the glove box and empty it, then look up to see two retaining rods on either side - just press them firmly toward the center to release them. After removing these, lower the entire glove box downward, and you'll see a long plastic cover panel behind it. This clip-on panel requires no tools - just pry it open with your fingers, and the filter is inside, folded like a paper accordion. A reminder to everyone: pay attention to the arrow direction when installing to avoid putting it in backward, as the airflow direction is from top to bottom. The whole job takes about five minutes to complete. If you don't replace the filter regularly, you'll keep smelling musty odors when using the AC and are more likely to develop rhinitis.
Having driven the Changan CS75 for three years, I find the air filter location quite user-friendly. During every maintenance session, I watch the mechanic work: after removing three screws from the glove compartment on the passenger side, the entire box can be lowered, allowing access to the white plastic cover by reaching inside. The key point is there are two types of filters: the ordinary white ones are cheaper but prone to mold, while the activated carbon ones are more expensive but better at odor removal. Last time, the 4S shop forgot to secure the cover clip, causing a rattling noise on rough roads—so remember to check if the clips are properly fastened after replacement! By the way, parking in piles of leaves makes the filter particularly susceptible to clogging; a noticeable drop in airflow is a warning sign.
