Where is the cabin air filter located on a 2002 VW Passat?

I have been told two locations. Behind the glove compartment, or underneath the hood behind the plastic cowling near the windshield. Does anyone know the exact location of the cabin air filter?Where is the cabin air filter located on a 2002 VW Passat?It is on the passenger side under the hood there is like 4 screws behind the tray you will find the filter and to get that out there is two clamps to pull and then the filter will come out. you can see the fan in there. you may need to sweep the dirt and the leaves out.Where is the cabin air filter located on a 2002 VW Passat?It surrounds the fireplace.