1999 Mercury Villager Owner's Manual - Page 208

Maintenance and care The odor and particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of objectionable exterior odors as well as airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The extent of EXTERIOR odor reduction depends on the odor itself and the perceptional threshold of the individual. The odor and particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by reducing odor and particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle. To replace the filter, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove both windshield wiper arms. • Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield surface until the wiper arm is perpendicular to the windshield surface. • Rotate the small retaining clip at the base of the wiper arm counterclockwise while holding the wiper arm. • Lift and remove the wiper arm while holding the retaining clip outward. Note the LH and RH wiper arms. 208