Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2023 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 249

Climate control / Air filtration system 4-11
& Replacing the cabin air filter
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1 . Remove the glove box .
NOTE
We recommend that you take measures to protect the center console with masking tape first , so that you avoid scratching the center console with the glove box .
( 1 ) Open the glove box .
doing this , be careful not to damage the hinge .
( 2 ) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box .
( 3 ) Push in the stoppers located on both sides of the glove box and then pull down the glove box as far as it will go .
2 . Remove the cabin air filter according to the following procedure in order to prevent dust on the air cleaner from falling to the inside of its housing . ( 1 ) Pinch both tabs and remove the filter cover . ( 2 ) Gently tilt down the end of the filter and slowly pull it out 0.4 in ( 1 cm ). ( 3 ) Slowly pull out the rest of the filter .
( 4 ) Pull out the glove box horizontally and remove the hinge portion . When
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