🔧 Trax - Cabin Air Filter Replacement

The cabin air filter is behind the glove box. Replacing it improves heater and air-conditioning airflow while reducing dust, pollen, and odors inside your Trax.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Park your Trax, shift into Park, and switch the ignition off.
• 🧤 Wear gloves because the old filter may contain dust and allergens.
• 🔋 Battery disconnection is not required.
• 🚫 Do not run the blower while the filter is removed.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• LED flashlight
• Portable vacuum with crevice attachment
• Nitrile work gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Cabin air filter - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🚙 Park on level ground, shift into Park, and apply the parking brake.
• 💡 Switch off the ignition, climate-control system, and blower motor.
• 📦 Empty the glove box so its contents do not fall onto the floor.
• 🔎 Compare the new filter with the old one before installation.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lower the Glove Box

• Use the LED flashlight to inspect both sides of the open glove box.
• With both hands, gently press the glove-box side walls inward so the stop tabs clear the dashboard opening.
• Slowly lower the glove box toward the passenger floor. Do not force its hinges.
• Emptying the box makes the sides easier to flex.

Step 2: Open the Filter Compartment

• Use the LED flashlight to locate the narrow rectangular filter cover behind the glove box.
• Release the locking tabs on the cover by hand, then pull the cover straight outward.
• Set the cover aside with its orientation unchanged.

Step 3: Remove the Old Filter

• Wear nitrile work gloves and safety glasses.
• Note the direction of the airflow arrow printed on the old filter.
• Pull the filter straight out by hand. Keep it level so loose debris does not spill into the blower housing.
• Photograph the old arrow direction before removal.

Step 4: Clean the Filter Housing

• Use the LED flashlight to check the empty housing for leaves and dirt.
• Use the portable vacuum with crevice attachment to remove loose debris near the opening.
• Do not push the vacuum attachment deeply into the housing or contact the blower fan.

Step 5: Install the New Filter

• Hold the new cabin air filter by its reinforced edges with your gloved hands.
• Install it with the airflow arrow matching the old filter’s direction; on the original Trax housing, the arrow normally points downward.
• Slide the filter fully into the housing without crushing or folding the pleats.
• Airflow arrows show airflow, not which side faces you.

Step 6: Reinstall the Filter Cover

• Use the LED flashlight to align the filter cover with the housing.
• Install the cover by hand and press evenly until both locking tabs click into place.
• Gently pull on the cover to verify it is secured.

Step 7: Raise the Glove Box

• Raise the glove box by hand while gently pressing its side walls inward.
• Move the stop tabs past the dashboard opening, then release the sides.
• Open and close the glove box once to confirm smooth movement.

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✅ After Repair

• ✅ Start your Trax and operate the blower at each speed.
• 🌬️ Confirm that air flows normally without rattling, rubbing, or whistling sounds.
• 🔎 If airflow is restricted, switch the blower off and check that the filter is not folded or installed backward.
• 📅 Inspect the filter about every 12 months or 12,000-15,000 miles, and sooner in dusty conditions.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹2,000-₹4,500 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹900-₹2,500 (part only)

You Save: ₹1,100-₹2,000 by doing it yourself!

Local labor and imported-part prices vary. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.2-0.4 hours.

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