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Changing The Pollen Filter

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#1 ·
Hi Guys

The car has just returned from its Annual Service 36000 miles . And I would have thought that the Pollen / Cabin Filter would have been changed.

Well in the 12 months of ownership and two dealer services later, it hasn't, and its not due for renewal until the 54k Service I'm informed by the dealer. In normal Motoring that's close to nearly five years that cannot be right. Most Manufacturers change it at every annual service or 12k miles.

So with thanks To "tjw" in the post "How To Drop The Glovebox" he provided the diagram from the Mann Catalogue on the Pollen/Cabin Filter. This at least pointed me in the right direction and the location of where it hides.

So I thought I'd take a look at this Pollen / Cabin Filter to see what sort of condition it is in.

Once you know how to do it, its not that difficult, but it requires a touch of bravery and a leap into the unknown at first.

To drop the Glovebox lid down to gain access one must lever the sides of the Glovebox to release the two locating pins (one each side) from their channels. The force required is quite a bit, and I understand why at first you're waiting for something to break. but BE BRAVE, lever in the right position and pulling on the lid release one side at a time will pop them out. I found it beneficial to do the right hand side first this being the most difficult.

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Then the Filter cover is revealed in all it's glory. One must then release the two tangs on the top of the cover and the panel is located at the bottom so in effect it comes towards you from the top. Note, the panel is slightly offset to the right so needs a little manoeuvring to pull it out.

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Then the filter and the aperture it sits in are revealed

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Pull the filter out and replace.

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Notice this filter is only 12 months old / 37k miles it should be "White" no wonder my wind screen is always fogged up with residue. I like to run with my air-con all the time so its just rubbish passing through the filter I think.

Right off to the dealers / car accessory shop for a new one. I think I'll keep the old one and when it goes into the Dealers for its next major service at 56k Miles I'll put it back and keep the new one I've installed and use it as an intermediate one.

Putting everything back is just a reversal of how it came apart but getting the two locating pins in their channels is easier than taking them out they don't need much force to pop them back in

VOILA and enjoy
 
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#18 ·
Because a dirty air filter restricts the flow of air to the engine, that airflow is mixed with the fuel to create the perfect air/fuel mix for combustion.
Not enough air results in a richer AF mix and increased fuel consumption together with increased carbon deposits in the combustion chamber and on exhaust valves.
It’s like someone putting a thick cloth over your nose and mouth, you can’t breathe properly…. neither can your engine.
That’s why…
Pollen filters, when clogged will just prevent the flow of fresh air into the cabin, and full of rotting insect corpses etc add a musty smell to the air that gets in.
 
#19 ·
We were on about the cabin filter, which will allow all sorts of particles through when new... As it gets used the larger holes get plugged, and so the "mesh" gets smaller and smaller making a better filter, until it's clogged... Then it's useless !
 
#21 ·
I'm at a loss, all my life have had the understanding that a new filter is at its best point when it comes to filtering air.... and and time passes by it's less effective cuz it losses its ability to filter. So as long it doesn't get super clogged (blocked) I can stick with one filter for the rest of my life? D:
 
#25 ·
Once upon a time the only air filter on your car was the one attached to the engine air intake, I am convinced that pollen filters are an unnecessary addition, dreamt up by manufacturers to increase the cost of servicing, my previous vehicle required the pollen filter to be changed at the second service, the dealer wanted £80! I declined.
Why does the air within the car need filtering? We breathe the same air as we walk about, or will the requirement to wear a pollen filtering mask soon be a legal requirement.
Vacuum it out, if you can be bothered, or rip it out, you will increase the air velocity from your heater and fascia vents.
 
#29 ·
Of course it's in direct airflow. Do you not remember the old days when you'd be behind a tractor or skip lorry on the road shedding clouds of dust and that dust coming out of your dash vents? I've had dust in my eye after it came out of the fresh air vent on my classic car. Just look at the state of the filter after 12 months, all that crap would have made inside the cabin of your car, it could start blocking up your heater core with bits of grass and dead bugs reducing the heaters efficiency. It's hardly a chore to change a £12 filter every couple of years.
 
#32 · (Edited)
I would like to change my Pollen / Cabin Filter too, it's almost 5 years now
but no pictures.
Can you please renew them ?

[EDIT 1... found them in this thread....]

I tried today, but , as stated, I'm too afraid to use a big lever or force.
One side popped out, (right side , I have a left hand driven car) and when doing the same on the otrher side It popped back. Then I needed some coffee.

Second attempt, yes it worked.

Does BOSCH use manipulated photo's or false advertising ??
No, They are spot on.... see my pollenfilter
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#33 ·
Hi Guys

The car has just returned from its Annual Service 36000 miles . And I would have thought that the Pollen / Cabin Filter would have been changed.

Well in the 12 months of ownership and two dealer services later, it hasn't, and its not due for renewal until the 54k Service I'm informed by the dealer. In normal Motoring that's close to nearly five years that cannot be right. Most Manufacturers change it at every annual service or 12k miles.

So with thanks To "tjw" in the post "How To Drop The Glovebox" he provided the diagram from the Mann Catalogue on the Pollen/Cabin Filter. This at least pointed me in the right direction and the location of where it hides.

So I thought I'd take a look at this Pollen / Cabin Filter to see what sort of condition it is in.

Once you know how to do it, its not that difficult, but it requires a touch of bravery and a leap into the unknown at first.

To drop the Glovebox lid down to gain access one must lever the sides of the Glovebox to release the two locating pins (one each side) from their channels. The force required is quite a bit, and I understand why at first you're waiting for something to break. but BE BRAVE, lever in the right position and pulling on the lid release one side at a time will pop them out. I found it beneficial to do the right hand side first this being the most difficult.

DSCN6825.JPG

DSCN6823.JPG

DSCN6817.JPG

DSCN6822.JPG

Then the Filter cover is revealed in all it's glory. One must then release the two tangs on the top of the cover and the panel is located at the bottom so in effect it comes towards you from the top. Note, the panel is slightly offset to the right so needs a little manoeuvring to pull it out.

DSCN6821.JPG

Then the filter and the aperture it sits in are revealed

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DSCN6816.JPG

Pull the filter out and replace.

DSCN6818.JPG

Notice this filter is only 12 months old / 37k miles it should be "White" no wonder my wind screen is always fogged up with residue. I like to run with my air-con all the time so its just rubbish passing through the filter I think.

Right off to the dealers / car accessory shop for a new one. I think I'll keep the old one and when it goes into the Dealers for its next major service at 56k Miles I'll put it back and keep the new one I've installed and use it as an intermediate one.

Putting everything back is just a reversal of how it came apart but getting the two locating pins in their channels is easier than taking them out they don't need much force to pop them back in

VOILA and enjoy
It takes 5 minutes two change it my dealer didn’t do it either. I did it myself the filters £9 pounds
 
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