Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped); Passenger Compartment Air Filter- Page 291

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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)

If your vehicle has this feature, the outside air entering
the vehicle is routed through a filter. The filter removes
certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more
often in dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need 
to be replaced early.

The filter should be replaced as part of the routine
scheduled maintenance. See “Maintenance Schedule” 
in the Index for more information.

The passenger compartment
air filter is located on the
passenger side at the base 
of the windshield and 
can be accessed through 
a removable panel under 
the hood of the vehicle.

To check or replace the air filter:

1. With the hood open, unlatch and remove the 

access panel.

2. To remove the filter, press on the spring tab on 

the side of the filter housing and pull the filter out 
of the housing.

3. To install the new filter, press on the spring tab and

insert the filter into the housing. The filter should be
fully inserted into the upper and lower grooves and
locked into place by the spring tab.

4. Reinstall the air filter access panel at the base of 

the windshield.