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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Cabin air filter

Is it time to change the cabin air filter? Here’s how to do it on a C3 vehicle. Open the front bonnet and secure it. Unscrew the screws on top of the filter cover (where the air filter is located) using a screwdriver. Remove the cap from the filter housing with a screwdriver, then pull out the worn cabin filter (reach in to grab the filter). Insert a new cabin filter, ensuring it fits snugly around the walls of the housing. Finally, reattach the plastic cap of the filter housing and tighten the screws. Lower and close the front bonnet.

Updated on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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