Cabin air filter — replacement procedure and interval

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The cabin air filter is located behind the glove compartment. Procedure: (1) open the glove box; (2) disengage the two spring clips/hinges at the top corners of the glove-box opening; (3) remove the spring clip that retains the glove-box door (on the right side); (4) carefully pull the glove box down and remove it; (5) locate the filter housing behind the heater unit — the housing has directional arrows; (6) remove the old filter and install the new one following the arrow direction; (7) close the housing, reinstall the glove box, and re-engage all clips. The green spring clips are strong and require careful handling ¹².

Replacement interval: every 10,000 km as preventive maintenance; some owners change the filter at every oil-service interval to fold it into regular maintenance ³⁴.

Alternate quick glove-box removal: a simpler documented method for accessing the cabin filter: (1) press the arrow/button marked "1" at the upper right of the glove box; (2) use both hands to pull the release clips marked "2" outward toward yourself; (3) the glove box detaches completely. No disassembly or force required — a pure clip-release mechanism ⁵.

Caution — glove-box closer/damper can dislodge: when replacing the filter, avoid forcing the glove box open too far — this can pop the closer/damper (micro-lift) off its hinge/pivot. Symptom afterward: the glove box closes crookedly or won't latch on one side. This isn't a broken glove box, just a dislodged damper — it commonly happens and even dealer service techs simply pop it back in without treating it as a real repair. Fix: remove the trim panel underneath the glove box (unscrew it), then reseat the closer/damper and reinstall the glove box correctly; work gently rather than forcing it wide open ^67891011.

Confirming simplified procedure: a separate report confirms the filter location above the glove box is straightforward to reach: (1) open the glove box; (2) disconnect the right-side micro-lift linkage (тяга микролифта) that holds the box open; (3) lower the glove box fully; (4) access and pull out the filter from above — it comes out easily once the box is lowered. Reinstalling the glove box afterward can require some dexterity to realign the lower pivot points correctly ^1213141516.

Original vs. aftermarket filter comparison: the original FAW cabin filter has a distinct wave/corrugation pattern. Aftermarket analogs (e.g. Mazda-branded) are about 0.5 cm narrower than the original; Mazda-type filters are confirmed to fit and work. The Marshall MC8665K carbon/ activated-charcoal filter (available on Ozon, link: https://ozon.ru/t/39YlO9P) "fits as if it were original" — good packaging and quality reported. Modern aftermarket filters often have fewer side reinforcements (rigid only front/back) than the original, which can require a slight adjustment of the corrugated (гофра) spring to seat correctly ^{17181920212223242526272829}.

Filter location, driver's-right area — video inspection: the cabin air filter is located behind the right side of the steering wheel from the driver's perspective (i.e. the glove-box area described above). A video walkthrough of removal and inspection showed rust/oxidation build-up on the old filter frame and an attempt to clean the accumulated debris — consistent with the filter needing regular replacement rather than cleaning/reuse ³⁰.

Recommended replacement filter — Ozon sourcing, orientation, and odor removal: a specific scented cabin filter for "FAW Bestune X80 1.8T / B50 / B70 / B90 / Mazda 6 I/II" is sold on Ozon. One owner orders 3 units at a time (about 2-week delivery) since it fits precisely and performs its function well; installing it eliminates cabin odors completely (e.g. exhaust smell from following other vehicles). Installation orientation: blue side up. A supplier-provided installation video is also available ^31323334.

Media

Glove box with numbered arrows indicating: point 1 = upper release button, points 2 = outward pull clips on both sides

Photo of the original cabin air filter, wave pattern visible

Photo of aftermarket filter next to original, showing 0.5cm width difference

Photo comparing new (narrower) filter easily inserted next to old one

Photo of Mazda-type cabin filter confirmed to fit

Photo of Marshall MC8665K carbon filter installed, fitting like OEM

Video of cabin air filter removal and inspection, showing rust/oxidation on the filter frame and a cleaning attempt

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Sources

This page is compiled from 34 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-09-10