Where is the Porsche Cayenne's cabin air filter located?
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Porsche Cayenne's cabin air filter is located beneath the glove compartment on the passenger side. Open the upper section of the passenger footwell to find a black plastic panel with two retractable clips. Remove this panel to access the cabin air filter. The replacement interval for a car's cabin air filter depends on usage conditions. For typical urban household vehicles, it's recommended to replace it every six months or annually. The Porsche Cayenne measures 4918mm in length, 1983mm in width, and 1696mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2895mm. It is equipped with a 2.9T twin-turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine delivers a maximum power output of 324kW and peak torque of 550Nm.
The Porsche Cayenne's cabin air filter is quite well hidden! It's mainly located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side, and you'll need to remove a panel to see it. Last time I replaced it myself, I had to lie down in the footwell and work while looking up—it's positioned inside a black plastic cover to the right of the blower motor. Just pry open the clips to pull it out. A heads-up: the location differs between older and newer models. For third-gen Cayennes (post-2015), the filter was moved to below the glove box. Remember to check it before the rainy season—moldy filters can blow out musty air, which is particularly bad for your respiratory system. If you're handy, you can replace it yourself, but note that the Cayenne's filter has upper and lower layers—make sure not to install them backward.
