kered118 Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 hi, my sxt smells bad when a/c turn on for the first few minutes, the dealer cleaned the filter but it did come back after a month, how would I clean the a/c filter i want to know how to do it. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germax Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Cleaning the filter is impossible, you need to replace it. It is behind your glove box. - Open the glove box completely. - On each side you need to pull a stopper to the innner side. - Open the glove box further, release the "wire" on the right center side Now you will see the A/C vent unit, with on top the filter holder. Remove this, replace the filter and install backwards. Very simple, 2 minutes work (first time maybe 10 minutes). You can also check your owners manual : Page 416. I do not think that the filter is the issue.................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kered118 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Cleaning the filter is impossible, you need to replace it. It is behind your glove box. - Open the glove box completely. - On each side you need to pull a stopper to the innner side. - Open the glove box further, release the "wire" on the right center side Now you will see the A/C vent unit, with on top the filter holder. Remove this, replace the filter and install backwards. Very simple, 2 minutes work (first time maybe 10 minutes). You can also check your owners manual : Page 416. I do not think that the filter is the issue.................................... hi, i have heard that you can spray lysol in the intake to kill the mildew but I dont know where to find the the intake thing.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaspeedR6 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Cleaning the filter is impossible, you need to replace it. It is behind your glove box. - Open the glove box completely. - On each side you need to pull a stopper to the innner side. - Open the glove box further, release the "wire" on the right center side Now you will see the A/C vent unit, with on top the filter holder. Remove this, replace the filter and install backwards. Very simple, 2 minutes work (first time maybe 10 minutes). You can also check your owners manual : Page 416. I do not think that the filter is the issue.................................... +1 on changing the filter. My Volvo S40 had about the same smell. Nothing worked taking the smell away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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