Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 262

Climate control/Air filtration system

Air filtration system

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& Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box.

Replace the filter element according to the
replacement schedule as follows. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. It is
recommended that you have your filter
checked or replaced by your SUBARU
dealer. For replacement, use only a
genuine SUBARU air filter kit. For the
replacement schedule, refer to the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

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.

1)

CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
. Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
. Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.

Stopper

(3) Push both sides of the glove box
inside to unlock the stoppers and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.

NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating and defroster performance if not properly maintained.
(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
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