How do I change the cabin air filter on a 2004 Ford Taurus SE/?

When the air conditioner is turned on, there is a strong smell of cirarette smoke, like an ashtray is in the ducts. How do I clean or REPLACE the cabin air filter?
How do I change the cabin air filter on a 2004 Ford Taurus SE/?
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How do I change the cabin air filter on a 2004 Ford Taurus SE/?
it,s located just up under the glove box area,,sort of behind it,,there is a panel there ,,you will see it when you look under there,,it has clip,s on it,,pop them loose remove the panel,,and remove the filter,,installation is reverse of this,,hope this help,s.
right area wrong place ....



It is under the passenger side windshield moulding. the moulding is held in by 2 or 3 c -clips along the bottom and a few clips along the windshield.. once it is removed the cabin air filter is right there but it is hard to remove due to the angle it's at.



The ashtray smell is probably something else not the cabin air filter. air out the car by rolling down the windows for a few hours and turn the a/c to max (which bypasses the air filter).. If musty smell still there, you I think have other problems. and a mechanic shop is needed (as there are chemicals to kill musty smells)
Open the hood and remove the right windshield wiper cowl on the right side, and the filter is right there.