Where is the Peugeot 408's cabin air filter located and how to remove it?
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Peugeot 408's cabin air filter is not located in the glove box, but inside the interior trim panel where the front passenger's left leg would be. When replacing the Peugeot 408's cabin air filter, first remove an interior trim panel, at which point you can see the complex mechanism behind it. At the front, there is a cover with a pull handle; opening this cover allows you to replace the cabin air filter.
As a Peugeot 408 owner, replacing the cabin air filter is quite DIY-friendly. It's located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. First empty the glove box, then squeeze both inner side walls with your hands to release the hooks - be careful with the damping rod on the left side that needs gentle removal. After removing the entire glove box, you'll see the cabin air filter cover. Press the buckle to remove the cover - the old filter is inserted vertically in a plastic groove and can be pulled straight out. When installing the new filter, pay close attention to the airflow direction arrow (marked by the manufacturer) which must point downward toward the air vents - installing it backward renders it ineffective. Wear a mask during operation as there's heavy dust accumulation - the filter collects willow catkins, dust, and dead insects. I recommend replacement every 10,000 km or 6 months, especially mandatory after spring willow catkin season in northern regions. No tools are needed for the entire process, but avoid forcing plastic buckles - I once broke a small clip on my older 408 model and had to fix it with super glue later.
