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Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

Model: Saab 9 5 MK 1, Ys3e - Years 1997-2010
Part: Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is located behind the centre console and to access it, follow this disassembly sequence.
From the passenger side of the cabin, first remove the elliptical carpet cover located to the side of the centre console.
Unscrew the 4 Torx screws securing the plastic panel just below the glove compartment and remove it after disconnecting the power connector for the kick panel light.
Now, open the glove compartment door and unscrew another 4 Torx screws and remove the glove box after disconnecting the light bulb connector and the flexible pipe for the drinks cooler.
You can now see the cap of the cabin air filter container: remove the 7 securing screws and the cap itself. The filter container will likely be full of paper debris, leaves, and other materials: remove the old filter, thoroughly clean the container, and insert the new filter. Refit the cap, then the glove box, the previously removed cover, and the carpet panel.
Finally, it is recommended to sanitise the cabin with a suitable product (start the engine, turn on the air conditioning, set the temperature to minimum, activate the recirculation function, and with the fan speed at maximum, open all air vents: in this condition, activate the sanitising spray for at least three minutes).

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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