Nissan LEAF (ZE0) – Cabin Filter Replacement (Instructions)
Regular filter replacement keeps the air in your Nissan LEAF (ZE0) clean, ensures the climate control system operates efficiently, and prevents your windows from fogging up. In these instructions, you’ll learn how to easily replace it yourself in just a few minutes.
Quick Check
| Time required | approx. 15-20 minutes |
| Difficulty level | Intermediate |
| Installation location | Passenger footwell |
| Tools | No tools required (optional trim removal tool) |
| Compatible filter | EDOC-1004 |
| Airflow | toward the rear (toward the back of the vehicle) |
| Manufacturer interval | every 30,000 km or 24 months |
| EV-DOC recommendation | every 15,000-20,000 km or 12-18 months |
Preparation
- Secure the vehicle: Make sure the vehicle is secured in Park (P), completely deactivated (ignition/system off), and that the ventilation/climate control system is switched off.
- Protection & hygiene: Place a mat or cloth under the work area to catch falling dirt. Safety glasses and a dust mask protect you from falling dust and pollen. It is best to have a vacuum cleaner ready to vacuum out the housing before installation.
- Lighting: Since the installation area is usually dark, we recommend using a headlamp or flashlight for the best possible visibility.
- Tools: You do not need any tools for the replacement. An optional plastic trim removal tool can help when removing the footwell side trim.
- Access: The filter is located in the left side of the passenger footwell, beside the center console. Slide the seat all the way back and recline the backrest fully to create as much working space as possible.
Step-by-step instructions
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Remove the footwell side trim
Climb into the passenger footwell and look toward the side of the center console. The plastic cover on the left side is only clipped in place. Carefully grip the trim at the edge and pull it toward you to remove it completely. -
Remove the filter housing cover
A narrow, vertical cover will now be visible far back on the left side of the center console. Carefully squeeze the small plastic clips (at the top or bottom) and remove the cover. -
Remove the old filter
Grip the small fabric tab on the old filter and pull it backward out of the narrow slot. If the tab tears off, carefully assist with a small pair of pliers or your fingers. -
Insert the new filter
Carefully insert the new cabin air filter into the slot. Since access in the Nissan LEAF is very tight, you’ll need to gently compress the filter sideways like an accordion to slide it through the opening.↔ Airflow: The arrows on the side of the filter must point backward (toward the rear of the vehicle)!
💡 Pro tip: Keep the filter slightly compressed at the top and bottom while sliding it in. Once it is fully seated in the slot, it will unfold by itself and seal the housing!
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Close the housing & reinstall the cover
Put the small filter cover back in place until the clip audibly and visibly snaps into position. Then press the footwell side trim back against the center console until all clips are securely seated.

