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How to Remove and Replace the Engine Air Filter on a Dacia Sandero

Model: Dacia Sandero BS - Years 2008-2012
Part: Air filter

Learn how to remove and replace the engine air filter on a Dacia Sandero: Open the car door, pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the front bonnet, securing it with the prop. Remove the engine soundproofing panel, then open the air kit (unscrew the securing screws), remove the cap from the filter box, and extract the worn air filter. Insert a new filter into the designated housing (ensuring it fits snugly around the edges). Finally, reassemble the filter box cap and tighten the screws. Close the front bonnet after maintenance.

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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