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Removing the Glove Compartment and Replacing the Cabin Air Filter on Mazda CX-5

Model: Mazda CX-5 MK 2 - Years 2017-2024
Part: Glove compartment

This guide shows how to remove the glove compartment and replace the cabin air filter on a second-generation Mazda CX-5 in simple steps. First, get into the vehicle and start by removing the glove compartment; to do this, open it and detach the retaining rod, then remove it as shown in the video. At this point, you will find the cover of the filter box at the back; remove this and extract the air filter, replacing it with a new one of the correct type. Reassemble everything by applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 10 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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