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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, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Part: Glove compartment

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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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