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Replacement of Cabin Air Filter

Model: Ford Ka MK 1 - Years 1996-2008
Part: Cabin air filter

In the car model in question, the cabin air filter is located in the engine bay, just below the windscreen on the passenger side; to replace it, open the front bonnet, detach the seal along the rear edge, and then remove the plastic grille located just below the windscreen; once you reach the cabin air filter housing, pull it out and ensure there are no dirt residues inside its casing; insert the new one (it is recommended to use the activated carbon type) orienting it according to the airflow direction indicated by the arrows.

Updated on 19 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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