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Replacement of Cabin Air Filter

Model: Mazda 3 MK 2, BL - Years 2009-2013
Part: Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter (actually there are two) is located behind the centre tunnel and you need to remove the glove compartment on the passenger side to access it.
The first step is to remove the central trim of the dashboard: simply open the glove compartment door and pull the trim with your hands to detach it. At this point, unscrew the two screws securing the glove compartment and pull it to detach and remove it from its housing; then disconnect the bulb holder along with the power connector.
Detach and remove the plastic cover panel of the fuse box: there are two side tabs to press.
Remove the triangular plastic cap located on the side of the centre tunnel, near the mat, by pulling the pressure clip in the centre.
Then rotate the two screws securing the fuse box, lower it, and disconnect the connectors attached to it; at this point, unscrew the rear securing screws of the fuse box (it is recommended to use a flexible screwdriver) and shift it sideways to then remove the cabin air filters.
At the very end of the centre tunnel, you can see the cap of the cabin air filter container which is secured with two screws that need to be removed. Once the cap is removed, you can pull out the two filters.
Clean the filter container and insert the two new filters (one on top of the other) respecting the direction of the airflow. Then reassemble everything that was previously removed.

Updated on 3 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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