2009-2013 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Written By: Ovi Ahmed
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2009-2013 Mazda 3 Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Before taking out your 2009-2013 Mazda 3's cabin air filter, make sure you've got the right replacement filter. If you're not sure, go to a nearby car parts store like Autozone or O'Reilly's Auto Parts. They will help you find the correct filter. This replacement's is difficulity is moderate, but with correct filter and a phillips head screwdriver you're all set for an easy and cost-effective upgrade to your Mazda 3's air quality.

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    • Correctly identify and purchase the cabin air filter for your 2009-2013 Mazda 3 model.

    • If needed, visit your local car parts shop for help buying the cabin air filter.

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    • Remove the panel under the middle console by pulling from the bottom and then from the top.

    • It is on the passenger side of your vehicle.

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    • Remove the black panel under the passenger-side dashboard by unclipping the two tabs,

    • Unclip by pushing on the tabs.

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    • Remove the two 2 mm Phillips screws securing the bottom of the filter housing.

    • Pull the tab at the top of the housing cover to remove it.

    • Handle filter housing parts gently.

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    • Pull out one of the two air filters.

    • The second filter, located on top of first filter, should fall into the same place as you remove the first one.

    • If the second filter doesn't fall, reach it and gently remove it.

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    • Insert the new filters into the slots.

    • The wide side of the air filter goes last.

    • Position the first filter on top.

    • The first filter should fit and stay on top. It might take a few tries.

    • Ensure the second air filter fits tightly underneath the one on top.

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    • Place the housing cover back in position.

    • Tighten the two screws to secure the cover.

    • Handle filter housing parts gently.

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    • Position the black panel under the passenger side dashboard.

    • Clip the two tabs back into place by pushing on them to secure the panel.

    • Align the side panel back under the middle console.

    • Secure the panel by pushing it back into place from the top and the bottom.

Author

Ovi Ahmed

Member since: 24/10/23

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One comment

Thank you very much, A complete guide is rare now and days

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