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Replacing Cabin Air Filter

Model: Mazda 3 BK, MK 1 - Years 2003-2009
Part: Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is located on the passenger side, behind the glove compartment that needs to be removed. Open the glove compartment door, unclip the central trim of the dashboard, and undo the screws underneath. To allow the glove compartment to be removed, you also need to unclip the scuff plate and the trim just above the door pillar. Once the glove compartment is removed, take off the underlying Velcro cover and lower and disconnect the fuse box cover. To access the filter housing, you still need to remove the side cover of the centre tunnel: at the back of the tunnel are the filters; remove the cap, extract the old filters, and insert the new ones. Proceed in reverse for reassembly.

Updated on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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