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Replacing the Cabin Air Filter on X Trail

Model: Nissan X Trail MK 2, T31 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Cabin air filter

How do you remove the cabin air filter? Let’s see how to remove the filter located in the glove compartment of the X Trail. Open the glove compartment and unclip the securing clips of the compartment, then remove the entire drawer. Unscrew the securing screws of the plastic cover with a screwdriver: pull the cover out from inside the dashboard. Remove the plastic cover and slide the air filter out of its housing as shown in the video. Insert the new filter and reassemble all the components of the glove compartment as you disassembled them earlier. Secure the plastics and screw in the securing screws.

Updated on 4 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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