Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2005 20:30:50 +0100 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: Cabin filter
On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 10:17:55 +0200, "Henrik B." <saabnospamPAM_tdcadsl.dk> wrote: > >"Malcolm William Mason" <mwm1(spam)nospamedu> skrev i en meddelelse >news:l3dt9192e8s57kk6kv997u3o4d5ulquo5unospamcom... > >> I have seen a reference somewhere to a cabin air filter. My >> understanding is that this is a component of the cabin HVAC system. >> does such a thing exist and, if so, where is it and how is it accessed. > >The Cabin air filter i located in the "aquarium". In the engine-compartment, >towards the passenger-cabin, just beneath the windshield. You'll have to >remove the plastic-cover to access it. > >> How frequently should this be changed.Thanks to all, > >Should be changed every 30 - 40.000 miles. And it's an easy DIY-job. > >Cheers! > Yep. Did that on my 2001 9-3 last weekend. It's a bit annoying because you have to take the wipers off. Once you've taken off the outer cover, there's a drip-tray over the filter itself. All the spare space is taken up by dead leaves. The manual isn't clear if these can be re-used or whether they have to be replaced. Cheers, Colin.