Climate control air filter

Filter inspection

If the vehicle is operated in severely airpolluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.

When you replace the climate control air filter, replace it performing the following procedure, and be careful to avoid damaging other components.

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