Renault Scenic Cabin Air Filter: Intervals, Fitment & Warning Signs

On the Scenic, a genuinely important access warning for RHD UK cars: this filter can be in a different location than generic guides show.

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OEM Part Number: 272778970R

Accuracy note: confirmed for Megane III / Scenic III generation (2008-2016) — this same reference is shared across both models plus the related Fluence, since all share Renault's platform components. Confirm your exact generation before ordering, since earlier and later generations use different references.

Cabin air filter, activated carbon	Renault OEM: 272778970R — shared with Megane III, Scenic III, Fluence
Activated carbon version	Genuinely fitted as standard on many current Renault models (confirmed on Clio Mk5, using Mann CUK-series reference) rather than being an optional upgrade — check whether your specific filter has the carbon layer before assuming it needs upgrading

A Genuinely Important Access Warning Worth Knowing on RHD UK Cars — Renault Scenic Cabin Air Filter

On later Meganes and related models, access to the cabin filter genuinely varies by market — left-hand-drive cars typically access it behind the glovebox, but on right-hand-drive UK cars, access can genuinely be in the clutch pedal footwell area instead, a completely different location. If you're following a generic online guide showing glovebox removal and it simply doesn't match what you're seeing in your car, this is likely why.

A genuine, real cost figure worth knowing: one dealer quoted £120 for a straightforward cabin filter replacement — a genuinely simple job that took around 5-30 minutes once the correct access point was identified, making this one of the most worthwhile DIY jobs on the entire car if you're comfortable with basic tools.

It's also worth knowing that not every model in this range was fitted with a cabin filter from the factory on every generation and trim — if you've searched thoroughly and genuinely can't find one, it's worth confirming your specific car was ever fitted with one before assuming user error.

Easy to Forget, Easy to Fix

Unlike most parts covered here, this one has no bearing on how the car drives or performs — its only job is air quality inside the cabin, which makes it very easy to forget about entirely until something forces the issue.

Renault Scenic Cabin Air Filter reference plate

Before you buy: filter size and whether your car uses a standard or activated-carbon filter varies by trim. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

The cabin air filter cleans incoming air before it reaches the car's ventilation system, trapping dust, pollen and, on activated-carbon versions, some airborne odours and pollutants. It has no connection to the engine air filter, which is a completely separate part serving the combustion process rather than the cabin.

Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Cabin Air Filter Guide for signs it needs changing, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing standard, carbon, or HEPA media.

More Renault Cabin Air Filter

The same part, covered across other Renault models.

Renault Scenic Cabin Air Filter: Intervals, Fitment & Warning Signs

OEM Part Number: 272778970R

A Genuinely Important Access Warning Worth Knowing on RHD UK Cars — Renault Scenic Cabin Air Filter

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