Remove microfilter for passenger compartment ventilation

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE, Damage to the heating and air conditioning system. Use of unapproved microfilters may cause impairment of functions in the air conditioning.

Only operate the heating and air conditioning system with the specified microfilter.

Preliminary works

Remove the right footwell TRIM .

Detach screws (1) to the cover of the microfilter housing (2).
Pull off the water drain hose (3).

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Disengage the latch mechanisms (1).
Guide out and remove cover of microfilter housing (2) on guides (3).

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Remove both microfilters for interior ventilation (1) from the microfilter housing (2) in a downwards direction.

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