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Replacing the Pollen Filter on Citroen C3

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

How to remove the cabin air filter on the Citroen C3? Here’s how to do it. Open the engine bay (lift the front bonnet), unscrew the screws with a screwdriver located around the filter housing, then use a lever to remove the cover located under the front windscreen (where the air filter is located). Extract the worn cabin filter. Insert a new cabin filter ensuring it fits snugly around the walls of the housing. Refit the filter housing cover (secure the cover around the mounting plastics). Check the correct installation of the air filter in the Citroen C3.

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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