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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a Tesla Model S

Model: Tesla Model S MK 1 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Cabin air filter

Video tutorial

In this video tutorial, you will see how to replace the cabin air filter on a Tesla Model S. It is recommended to replace the filter every 9,300 miles or once a year. The first thing you need to do is purchase a new cabin air filter.

Next, get inside the vehicle, turn off the car, and engage the parking brake. The filter is located under the hood, so you need to fully remove the plastic housing; activate the two locking tabs in the direction of the arrows and open the filter housing.

Remove the old filter and install the new filter according to the arrows on the filter itself.


Updated on 2 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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