Cabin Air Filter / Purifier: Service and Repair

Dust and Pollen Filter

• Dust and pollen filter change interval, refer to => Maintenance Intervals 03.

• There are different versions of the dust and pollen filter (without and with filter insert with activated charcoal) On vehicles equipped with the "Comfort" A/C system, there is currently a dust and pollen filter with an activated charcoal filter element installed; on vehicles equipped with the "Basis" A/C system, there is a dust and pollen filter without the activated charcoal filter element installed. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Clean the surrounding area of the dust and pollen filter in heating & A/C unit shaft before installing a new filter.

• In model year 2012, vehicles with a "Comfort" A/C system will have a modified dust and pollen filter with an activated charcoal filter element installed as a running change. This filter with an improved interception rate for fine particulates has approximately the same air resistance values as the filter installed prior to the change, and for this reason will be in installed in vehicles built up to the change. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• If the customer requests it, it is permitted the exchange a dust and pollen filter without an activated charcoal filter element that came with the vehicle from the manufacturer for a dust and pollen filter with an activated charcoal filter element so long as the vehicle has the "Basis" A/C system. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Depending on the version, for some countries with high dust levels, a filter is installed instead of fresh air intake grille. Check and replace these if necessary, refer to => [ Fresh Air Intake ] .

Removing

- Move the passenger seats as far back as possible.

- Turn off the ignition.

- Remove the screw clips - A - and remove the insulation mat - B -.






- Cover floor carpet in area beneath dust and pollen filter with paper.

- Disengage the catches - B -, slide the cover - A - in the direction of the arrow - arrow - and remove the cover.






• If the cover - A - can no longer be held by the catches - B - , secure it with screws - D - on the mounting points - C -.

- Remove the dust and pollen filter - A - from the A/C shaft - B -.






Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while observing the following.

- Clean the A/C unit via the shaft - B - (for example, using a vacuum cleaner) after removing the dust and pollen filter - A -.

- Install the dust and pollen filter - A - on the correct side ( the angle - C - on the side facing the fresh air blower - D -)

• There are different versions of the dust and pollen filter, without and with a filter insert with activated charcoal; make sure the correct version is installed. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).