REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Note. Manufacturer's terminology for this filter is dust and pollen filter.
Note. Dust and pollen filter change interval. Refer to Maintenance, Diagnosis . 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 the Electronic Parts Information. Clean the surrounding area of the dust and pollen filter in heating & A/C unit shaft before installing a new filter. On vehicles with driving school equipment, pedals of driving school equipment must be removed if necessary (depending on version, service disconnect points are present on driving school pedals, refer to Driving School Equipment).
Removing
Move the passenger seats as far back as possible.
Remove the screw clips -A- and remove the insulation mat -B-.
Scheme 1
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.
Scheme 2
Note. 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-.
Scheme 3
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note 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-)
Note. The dust and pollen filter -A- for this vehicle does not have a specific flow direction. 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 Information.
See also:
• Maintenance, Diagnosis