Toyota Land Cruiser 200 has been in production since 2007. This is a real old-timer of the market. And the point here is not that he has been on the assembly line for 12 years, but that he is at the same time the leader of the segment, because sales are only growing every year.
And all this is due to the fact that the brutal Japanese SUV is constantly being improved and modernized, as well as updated with new versions. And one of the last Land Cruiser 200 TRD. What is interesting about this car? Maybe it's a new competitor GLS 63 AMG or X7M?
What is TRD? TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development. This is a special division of the brand, which is engaged in fine-tuning cars. It's like AMG or M Performance. But there are some differences.
Design first. What kind of body kits were not installed on the Land Cruiser 200. At first these were projects from famous tuning studios, but now Toyota periodically releases new versions on their own. And the latest version is the Land Cruiser 200 TRD.
First of all, the car differs from the civilian version in a sports body kit. Here and in front the bumper is very massive, and in the rear there are large overhangs. All this impairs permeability. All other body parts are exactly the same as in civilian versions. The body kit is similar in style to the Executive Lounge version, but has sharper edges and TRD badges. The TRD logo flaunts on the fifth door and grille.
Interior. In the cabin, only the engine start button has changed, there is nothing new here. The only thing that has become a little more items made of genuine leather. And in the rest of the plan, everything is identical to the standard versions. Inside the Japanese frame SUV is traditionally spacious, comfortable and cozy. Ergonomics at the highest level. Unless the level of multimedia is frustrating. For that kind of money, it could have been better. But on the other hand, there are all-round cameras here, so the visibility here is ideal. And the driving position is high due to the presence of the frame.
Engine and ride quality. In the special version, they did not change anything. The car is equipped with the same engines: 4.5 liters diesel, 249 hp, 4.6 liters petrol, 309 hp. And I must say that the car is going very cheerfully.
Comparing this SUV with a frame and a solid rear axle to Mercedes-Benz or BMW is simply pointless. But there is one but. For the TRD version, the car is equipped with an adaptive suspension by default. You can also set the amount of ground clearance. It is very comfortable. It is worth noting only one minus of all Land Cruiser 200 engines. They are very voracious. If you drive a car with a diesel engine, then you can easily reach a fuel consumption of 17-19 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers.
Off-road driving. Here the SUV manifests itself in all its glory. There is a hydropneumatic suspension, and the KDSS system, and Crawl Control. You can also block the rear axle. Especially off-road cameras of all-round visibility help. And for greater safety, you can turn off the airbags. Off-road it's a must. In this one, the Land Cruiser 200 is the best. And everyone knows this.
Outcome. The new version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 TRD is a great addition for those who love a dynamic ride and beautiful appearance. A car in this design costs about 6.5 million rubles. And this is an acceptable price for such a reliable, frame and spacious car.
In living conditions with an increased dust content, the presence of cleaning elements is essential. The more thoroughly the air is cleaned, the easier it is for the body as a whole. In an apartment, this role is performed by stationary filters, in a car - pre-installed cabin filters. Absolutely all machines are equipped with such tools by default.
The principle of operation of the cabin cleaner is to filter the incoming air flow from the outside from all kinds of harmful impurities, dirt, dust, excess moisture. The systematic accumulation of waste leads to clogging of the filter channels, the element needs to be cleaned or replaced with a new one. The decision is made by the master of the service center, where the owner services his car. You can carry out the replacement yourself, the manufacturer allows this, however, experience and skills in car maintenance are required. In the absence of the latter, entrust the work to real masters.
Our repair services
The service center offers a wide range of services for the repair of cars of various makes and modifications, including Opel Astra J. Among the services in demand are maintenance of the air circulation system, as well as:
- preventive maintenance of the air circulation system, replacement of air and cabin filters;
- diagnostics of air conditioning systems;
- checking the cleanliness and integrity of the air circulation channels through the nozzles. In the presence of damage - replacement or restoration of integrity.
We also carry out:
- maintenance of the engine, transmission, regardless of modification, running gear, front and rear suspensions;
- preparatory work for painting the body, removing rust, corrosion areas, priming, putty, applying layers of varnish to the surface;
- work within the framework of an individual order for the installation of non-standard equipment on a car;
- checking the integrity of the electrical component, wiring, replacing damaged areas;
- diagnostics of the brake system, checking the thickness of the friction linings.
The masters of our service station quickly and in a short time carry out the assigned tasks thanks to:
- the presence of qualified personnel with extensive experience in the field;
- modern digital equipment, equipment for full-fledged diagnostic work;
- professional approach in problem solving;
- systematic training of service workers;
- flexible pricing policy;
- individual approach to each client.
In what cases it is necessary to change the cabin filter for Opel Astra J: replacement and reasons to do it at the service station
Typical symptoms of a malfunction:
The above symptoms appear both individually and in combination.
Causes of filter damage:
- natural factor - long-term operation without intermediate replacement;
- moisture ingress into the cleaning element;
- mechanical damage as a consequence of an accident, accident, collision;
- manufacturing defect factor, non-compliance with established production standards.
Note to the driver! If one or more factors are identified, it is recommended to contact the service center for diagnostic work. Do not attempt to replace the Opel Astra J cabin filter yourself, as experience in handling the passenger compartment airbag is required. If installed incorrectly, there is a high probability of false operation of security systems or failure of operation as such.
Diagnostics with the subsequent replacement of the cabin filter Opel Astra J
The initial inspection is carried out from the salon, since the main element is located there. However, the cleaner is neatly hidden behind the glove compartment. To provide access, you must first remove the glove box, which is mounted on four bolts, remove it, only after that you can start diagnosing.
The filter is located in a special plastic housing, which is tightly closed with a lid. On the sides are clips, they serve as clamps. Sliding them, dismantle the cover.
The white color of the filter indicates its cleanliness, all other colors indicate pollution. At the same time, the master inspects the plastic case, air supply pipes, and other adjacent elements for integrity and absence of defects. Based on the data obtained, after carrying out the prevention, the master decides whether it is advisable to replace the Astra J cabin filter with a new one, or whether it can be limited to cleaning the old one.
Replacing the cabin filter Astra J
If the master decides to install a cabin filter on the Opel Astra J, the replacement of the old one with a new cleaning element is carried out promptly within ten minutes. After dismantling the saloon glove box, removing it from the seat, the master unscrews the plastic protection in the side of the torpedo. To do this, you will need a “7” screwdriver and a special key to temporarily deactivate the airbag. Only after this step is it allowed to remove the protective plate. Under the protection is the fourth bolt that needs to be unscrewed. The cabin filter is removed, a new one is installed in its place. The glove compartment is installed in place, the replacement of the Astra J cabin filter is over.
Attention! Search index in the cabin filter catalog ALCO MS-6398 C. The manufacturer does not matter. The main thing is that the approval for Opel Astra J series cars is indicated on the back of the package. Otherwise, it is better to refuse a dubious purchase.
Fair pricing and quality assurance for our work
Availability is the main criterion by which we are guided when making payments for the services rendered. It is important for us that the cost of repair is affordable for each client. We provide an opportunity to partially reduce the cost of repair work by purchasing consumables in our service with subsequent installation.
The parts sold and installed by us are fully certified and approved for sale by the manufacturer. Deliveries are made directly. The probability of low-quality goods or non-compliance with standards is reduced to zero. If the owner provides a consumable item whose conformity and quality cannot be identified, we will stipulate the warranty period in advance.
It should not be taken lightly, it refers to replacing the cabin filter of a car, this is an extremely important and common procedure. The cabin filter of the Opel Astra j should be replaced every 15-20 thousand km, and if high humidity prevails in the car, then the filter needs to be changed more often.
Required filter replacement tool:
- pliers;
- Key on 7;
- Screwdriver;
- New original filter with number 13271191.
The process of replacing the cabin filter with an Opel Astra j
Since the cabin filter on the Opel is located behind the glove box, the glove box must be completely removed from the passenger compartment.
First of all, for convenience of work, it is necessary to remove the glove box cover. To do this, you need to use the key on 7 , unscrew one torx screw, and remove the cover from the two latches. At the same time, it must be remembered that the bottom cover of the glove compartment must be pulled towards you, and not away from you, since the latches are located closer to the passenger seat.
After removing the cover, it is necessary to dismantle the sidewall, which is located between the door and the glove compartment. To do this, you need to move the door seal to the side, and then move the side panel to the right. The panel is attached with a hook and three latches, which are important not to break, otherwise the panel will ring when driving.
Now it's time to take out the glove compartment. It is fastened with four torx screws, turnkey on 7 mm. When removing the glove box from the niche, you need to be very careful not to break the backlight wires. For this reason, it is necessary to remove the glove compartment until the backlight wire appears, after which it must be turned off and continue to remove the glove compartment.
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In the cavity behind the glove compartment, there is the entire interior ventilation system, among all the elements, you need to find a square box, which is a compartment for the cabin filter. In order to remove the cover of the box and get to the filter element, it is necessary to disconnect the clips on each side. 
To remove the filter itself from the housing, you need to pull the filter towards you. Since the filter does not have any protrusions, to remove it, you must use a screwdriver, which picks out the cleaning element through the gap between the housing and the filter.
Next, a new one is installed in place of the old filter; during installation, the main thing is to correctly position the filter in the housing. The correct location is considered when the arrow on the filter, indicating the direction of air flow, is directed downwards. After that, the housing cover is closed; when closing, it is necessary to pay attention to the tightness and absence of gaps.
Video on replacing the cabin filter Opel Astra j
The previously removed glove box is installed in place, and the backlight is connected, after which the replacement of the Opel Astra j cabin filter is considered complete.
Today we will show you a detailed and visual photo, video instruction on how to replace the cabin filter on an Opel Astra J car with your own hands.
We snap off the side plastic from the glove compartment, it is convenient to do this with a special plastic spatula:
One of the glove compartment fastening screws is hidden under it, we unscrew it. Then we open our glove box and unscrew 3 more fastening screws, they are clearly visible:
Now pull the glove compartment towards you, disconnect the backlight bulb and remove it. After that, we snap off the protective black plastic filter cover from both sides:
We take out the old filter element, wipe its seat well with a damp cloth. Very often there you can observe various small debris, for example, fallen leaves, all this must be cleaned out. This can be done by turning on the stove at full power, all the foliage usually immediately flies out of there. We install a new cabin filter, while paying attention to the arrow that shows the direction of air movement, it should look from the bottom up:
Good day everyone! If you are looking for information on how to replace the Opel Astra J cabin filter, then you have come to the right place. In the article you will find the most complete instructions that will help you cope with the work. A separate photo with a commentary will be added to each stage of the procedure, and a video will be added at the end of the article, in which everything is described and shown in detail. So let's go.
Why and when to change the cabin filter for Opel Astra J?
The cabin filter is designed to filter the air entering the interior of the car. In older cars, there was no such option and air entered the car interior along with dust, dirt, foliage and insects. Now cars have become more technologically advanced and almost every model provides for a cabin filter in the design.
It should be understood that during operation, the cabin filter, like any other filter element, becomes unusable. It is not difficult to determine a clogged filter if you simply remove it and evaluate the external condition. On most cars, this is done in just a couple of minutes and without any tools. The removed filter can be shaken or blown with a compressor, which will slightly extend its life. However, in some vehicles, more effort is required to reach the cabin air filter. In this case, in order not to do this work several times, it is more correct to immediately replace the cabin filter with a new one. And indirect signs will help determine whether the cabin filter is clogged.
Firstly, if in wet weather the windows in the car began to fog up very much, then the first thing to do is to replace the Opel Astra J cabin filter.
Secondly, if in the winter season the stove in the car began to blow worse, then the cause of the malfunction may be hiding in a clogged cabin filter.
Thirdly, if when you turn on the heater or air conditioner you begin to notice an unpleasant smell from the air ducts, then the cabin filter needs to be replaced as soon as possible. The filter is clogged, and due to the accumulation of condensate, bacteria began to multiply on it.
These three signs will be enough to understand whether a salon is required on a car or not. And if you own a car for a long time, you should know that the Opel Astra J cabin filter changes every 30,000 km. If the machine is used in dusty conditions, then it is better to reduce the replacement interval to 15,000 km.
Instructions for replacing the Opel Astra J cabin filter with your own hands in 5 steps
Step 1. We move the door sealing gum from the front passenger side and disconnect the decorative plastic trim. The cover is fastened with latches, so there is no need to wrap anything. Just pull the cover to the side. This is required in order to get to the screws securing the glove box.
Step 2. Open the glove compartment and unscrew the four mounting screws with a 7 "head, as shown in the photo below:
We pull the glove box towards ourselves and put it on the floor. The ceiling wire can not be disconnected to save time. Its length is enough.
Step 3. We pinch the two latches along the edges of the cabin filter plug with our fingers and remove it to the side.
Step 4. We take out the old cabin filter and install a new one in its place. Observe the correct position of the filter element. If AIR FLOW is written, then the arrow on the filter should point down.
Step 5. We do everything in the reverse order, i.e. we put a plug, a glove compartment, a decorative trim and a door seal. Dispose of the old filter in the trash.
That's actually all. The procedure for replacing the cabin filter Opel Astra J is over. All in all it took about 15 minutes. The savings from the work done is about 200-300 rubles.
DIY cabin filter replacement Opel Astra J video
