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How to replace the cabin filter in the Seat Leon?

Model: Seat Leon MK 3, 5F - Years 2012-2019
Part: Cabin air filter

In this tutorial we can see how to replace the cabin filter in the Seat Leon, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all, go to the passenger side, then open the glove compartment, empty it and release it from the dashboard by pressing both walls inwards. Subsequently, remove the frame of the navigation system, open the long rectangular door by unlocking the clip and extract the old filter. At this point, all that remains is to clean the housing from any possible dirt residue, insert the replacement and reassemble everything following the reverse procedure.

Posted on 13 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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