Many car owners think about the cabin filter only after they discover problems with the flow of clean air into the car interior. Dealing with the change of consumables is also necessary for those motorists who, with the onset of the cold season, regularly have to turn on heating system at an ever-increasing speed. Most manufacturers of domestic and foreign vehicles recommend changing the filter after 15 thousand km. In the article below, we will consider the principle that allows, without certain knowledge and skills, to dismantle the old cleaning element and install a new one.
Changing the cabin air filter in a car is very easy. It is much easier and faster to do it yourself than to give the car for service.
Replacing a component in an air-conditioned car
Installing a cabin filter in a vehicle that has air conditioning has several features. First of all, it should be noted that manipulation on such machines is a little more difficult. The main task of the car owner is to get to the element to be replaced, which is located behind. The device is covered with a noise-absorbing casing from above.
You need to know how to properly carry out the task, which is why you should strictly follow the instructions below.
- self-tapping screws are initially dismantled, through which the protective casing is attached, which is subsequently removed from its mounts. It is possible that the motorist will have to remove the pipes, which it is advisable to disconnect in advance, which will help get rid of their deformation and damage;
- open access to the plug of the component of the cleaning system, having fasteners in the form of a self-tapping screw or a latch, . After that, it will be possible to easily remove the used device using a special label. In most models, bending the slots helps remove the device. After the old element is outside, it is necessary to place a new one in its place and assemble the previously dismantled parts in reverse order.
Before installing new unit into the system, the car owner must know which side to place the device. Most often, the manufacturer marks the sides of the fixture, so you just need to pay attention to letter designations shown on the body of the product. expedient installed element construction with a casing with self-tapping screws, which will ensure the reliability of fastening.
Changing the cleaning tool in a car without air conditioning
As mentioned above, installing a cabin filter in a car without a pre-installed air conditioner is much easier and easier.
First of all, you need to open the hood and remove protective grid, which is located opposite the passenger seat. As a rule, this is where the device to be replaced will be located.
The fixing bolts holding the component of the cleaning system, the unit can be removed from the outside. A new cleaning device must be inserted into the cleaned seat, which usually contains accumulations of dirt and dust. By the way, you can clean the location of the device with a vacuum cleaner, after turning on the medium power mode.
Air enters the car interior from environment continuously through the fan ducts to keep enough oxygen inside the car for the driver and passengers. IN dense stream cars towards vehicle air is sent in a mixture with exhaust gases leaving the car of an oncoming car. It is unsafe to breathe such air, and a cabin filter is installed to retain harmful impurities.
Why do you need a cabin filter in your car?
Many drivers underestimate the importance of the element that filters the air that enters the car interior. According to studies, the cabin filter is able to retain up to 99.5% of harmful impurities contained in the incoming air. In the absence of a filter element, the driver and passengers have to breathe the products of fuel combustion, which contain: soot, nitrogen oxides, sulfur and carbon, heavy metals, aldehydes and more than 200 other substances harmful to the body.
According to studies by environmental monitoring services, in large metropolitan areas, air pollution at highways exceeds the established norms by 20-40 times. Spending several hours a day in a car, the driver risks getting chronic diseases of the respiratory tract and nervous system. In addition to exposure to toxic substances, microparticles of dust from tires, soot, asphalt and other things cause damage to the driver's respiratory organs.
In addition to maintaining the health of the driver, the cabin filter performs the task of slowing down the aging of the car. Not allowing dust and fumes into the cabin, the filter element helps prevent clouding of the windows.
How often to change the cabin filter
There is no single answer to the question of how often it is necessary to replace the cabin filter. Each car manufacturer sets its own recommended intervals for replacing the filter element, which, in most cases, vary from 20 to 25 thousand kilometers of the car. It should be noted that these values are given for European cities, where the environment is better than in large Russian cities. Russian experts in the field of ecology recommend that drivers change cabin filters every 10-15 thousand kilometers.
Since it is quite difficult to navigate according to such disparate recommendations, it is easier to determine the clogging of the cabin filter by obvious symptoms:
- When the air ventilation system is turned on, dust appears in the cabin;
- During the movement of the car, an unpleasant smell began to be felt in the cabin;
- Glass began to fog up from the inside.
If you are concerned about these problems, the right solution is to remove the cabin filter and make sure it is dirty or clean.
Important: A dirty cabin filter has a negative effect on the air in the cabin. Over time, harmful bacteria, fungus and mold develop in the filter. If the filter, due to contamination, cannot retain microelements, they will begin to enter the cabin, having a negative impact on the health of the driver.
Where is the cabin filter
Car manufacturers can install a cabin filter in various places in the cabin, but they try to take into account the fact that the filter element has to be changed quite often, respectively, access to it should be easier. Only the owner's manual can tell you exactly where the cabin filter is located. specific model car in which this information should be displayed.
Most often, the cabin filter is installed behind the glove compartment or under it. You can find cars in which the filter element entering the passenger compartment is installed on the driver's side, for example, under dashboard. Some car manufacturers put a filter at the air inlet, that is, they place it under the hood in a special housing or recess, in which case it is easiest to replace it.
How to replace the cabin filter
cabin filter very easy to replace, just find its location in the car and get to it. When removing the plastic inserts behind which the filter element is located in the passenger compartment, it is important not to damage the latches on which they are held. Better once again see in the instructions for the car how the mount is removed, than to restore it or completely change the part due to a breakdown.
After removing the old cabin filter, do not rush to install a new one in its place. It is recommended to vacuum or otherwise clean the area where the filter element has been installed. Next, install the part in place of the old one, paying attention to the pointers on it, which will tell you which side to insert the cabin filter correctly.
Types of cabin filters
When choosing a filter, the first thing you should focus on is its size. Depending on the car model, dimensions cabin filters differ, and manufacturers indicate on the packaging with the consumable element for which machines it is suitable. At the same time, cabin filters differ not only in size, but also in the materials from which they are made.
First of all, it is worth remembering that the concept of "cabin filter" is not entirely correct. Even more incorrect is the name "cabin filter", which is also often found in various sources.
It would be more correct to designate this part as a "filter for ventilation and air conditioning of the car interior." But, the phrase is long, so let's focus on a more familiar name.
Why not an air filter? Because the car already has a part with that name. And technology does not like uncertainty.
Air filters, as functional means, appeared a long time ago. Even in the ancient world, people wore cloth masks to protect themselves from dust, disease, and odors.
Who first came up with the idea to purify the air in the whole room in this way is not known for certain. Most likely this happened during the industrial revolution, although it is likely that the first air filters were used by wealthy residents of ancient Rome, who heated their homes with hot air from boiler rooms.
Question about installation air filters for car interiors did not stand until the mid-80s. It was in the late seventies - early eighties that the car became "not a luxury, but a means of transportation." Sales of "four-wheeled friends" skyrocketed, and with them so did the level of environmental pollution. City traffic began to exceed throughput roads. It was during this period that the first traffic jams began to form on roads around the world. What is now commonplace (albeit very annoying) was born in a pale shadow only about forty years ago.
The purpose of the cabin filter
in engines internal combustion exhaust gases come out under high pressure, provoking a kind of explosion. To avoid the destruction of systems located near the engine, they are removed outside the machine body through the exhaust pipe. The pipe is under rear bumper to prevent smoke from entering the vehicle interior.
When this design was invented, the problem of traffic jams did not yet arise. But in conditions of high traffic congestion, it turned out that gases from exhaust pipe in a large volume "swallowed" by the air intake of the car behind.
IN exhaust gases contains a huge amount of toxic substances. The most dangerous of them are nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide (carbon monoxide). Also included in exhaust gases includes nitrogen dioxide and various hydrocarbons. By themselves, they are not very dangerous. However, unsaturated hydrocarbons are photochemically oxidized under the influence of nitrogen dioxide, forming toxic oxygen-containing compounds.
All these substances tend to accumulate in the human body, causing oxygen starvation of organs, shortness of breath, and chronic headaches. Excessive overdose can lead to loss of consciousness and even death. For this reason, cars began to be supplied with cabin filters. Initially, they were installed exclusively on luxury cars premium. Only in 1991 was the first car produced. batch production with pre-installed cabin filter. Nowadays, this part has become mandatory for every car.
Types of cabin filters
The first cabin filters were extremely simple design. They consisted of a rigid frame with a non-woven material stretched over it. Such a membrane had one layer and protected from coarse dust and small debris. For that time it was an impressive result. More advanced cleaning systems were used only in high-tech production, in laboratories and in army gas masks.
Over time, the design has evolved. Materials and standards have been changed, the number of layers has been added, new cleaning methods have appeared.
Modern car cabin filters vary in shape and size. Most of them are in the form of a rectangular "plate" with or without a frame. The filter membrane may consist of special porous paper or synthetic fibers.
There are two main categories of cabin filter elements:
- simple SF;
- coal SF.
Simple cabin filters, also called dustproof, are designed to protect the interior of the car from dust and small debris. Such elements do not pass particles larger than 1 micron in diameter.
Carbon cabin filters designed for complete multi-level cleaning of the air entering the cabin. They consist of many layers of dust-proof material, alternating with layers of granular activated carbon. Coal, being an absorbent, absorbs molecules of foreign substances, thus carrying out a complete purification of air from dust, gases and unpleasant odors.
Location options in the car
Due to the differences in the schemes of ventilation systems, in cars different brands the location of the cabin filter is also different.
Most often, it is placed in the glove compartment area of the car, where it can be located both behind the glove box and to the side of it. A scheme is also common in which the cleaning element is placed under the dashboard in the area of \u200b\u200bthe passenger's legs or, which is much less common, the driver.
On some vehicles (especially older models), the cleaning element is located deep in the air intake, under the hood.
Service life and reasons for replacement
The life of the filters is extremely short. In most cars, the replacement period is regulated by the manufacturer and is usually 10-15 thousand kilometers. However, this largely depends on operating conditions and environmental conditions.
In fact, replacement should be carried out at the first sign of filter wear: excessive contamination or damage.
Indirect signs of wear are:
- a drop in the power of the air conditioner and stove;
- fogging windows and increasing the level of humidity in the cabin;
- the appearance of unpleasant odors, especially the smell of dampness.
Since these factors appear gradually, their presence may escape the attention of the car user. Therefore, it is recommended to perform a visual inspection of the filter element at least once a month or two.
How to replace the cabin filter with your own hands?
As mentioned above, the location of the filter may vary depending on different cars. For this reason, the dismantling process may look different.
Most manufacturing companies make the replacement process as easy as possible, although a number of European brands the car is famous for its unfriendliness to the user, who decided to do the replacement on his own.
Almost always, the replacement process includes the stage of dismantling a part of the dashboard, removing the glove compartment or any body panel.
Step by step replacement instructions:
- Removing the protective plate seat filter.
- Removing the filter element.
- Cleaning the filter box from debris and dust.
- Installing a new element.
- Cover installation.
This is followed by the standard assembly procedure for previously removed parts.
A friend called me here and asked how to put a cabin filter on him. On the covers, the arrow is drawn in one direction, and on the filter in the other ... some kind of confusion.
Perhaps there will be people who, focusing on this arrow, put the filter upside down, but anything can happen and we all make mistakes sometimes :)))
In general, I hope the information will be at least "for show" interesting and useful.
Having thrown off the glove compartment / glove box, we see the cover behind which there is a cabin filter. Up arrow on top (⬆UP) and now think, is it just a designation of the position of the cover "they say put it up, not down", or the direction :)))
The air in our cars goes from top to bottom, so the filter must be placed with the arrows down. And do not be confused by these arrows on the plastic.
For soles in the old body: section 4 page 95
For soloists in a new body: section 4 page 98
So the air goes from top to bottom.
P.s.: I do not pretend to be Cap, but nevertheless the question is sometimes relevant and many do not know how to put it correctly.
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They would have made a single standard - either an indication of the direction of air movement, or an indication of position in space. And then each manufacturer is different, so people get confused.
Open the glove compartment, remove. Yep, filter cover, up arrow. We're filming. Filter holder, up arrow. Damn, it's all right. We take out the filter, hmm, the arrow up ... Jokes? Nope, turn on the fan. Blowing up. Damn, arrows. What did the arrows show? Up? what are the arrows showing? Yes, of course, they just showed where the top.
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Yes, it was originally, did not change
We take out the filter, hmm, the arrow up ... Jokes? Nope, turn on the fan. Blowing up.
those. Do you also have the filter up arrows?
the same. Initially, the filter was up arrow
what kind of arrows? I didn't even see them
I'll have to see how I put it tonight
I also became interested, I went and looked ... here is a photo :) everything is in my mind :)
and I don't have an arrow on the filter. just numbers and that's it. (filter gave OD)
very interesting. I'll go see how I put it...
Always set it up like this. and I have always been tormented by the question: why are the inscriptions on the filter taught upside down. Why can't you draw a down arrow. So that when installing the inscriptions would be normal and not embarrass people like me
I stuck my hand inside and immediately realized where the wind was blowing))
when you put it correctly, as in photo No. 2, then the filter fits snugly against the body and all the debris remains in it! Well, if you turn it over, then the garbage will lie on the case next to the filter!
Otherwise, apart from the carbon filters, I did not notice any difference in the installation either.
And as for those who are far from technology and cannot understand anything. It is for them that there is OD and other service stations. IMHO)))
There is no difference, the device of this filter is primitive. I doubt that according to the instructions it will filter everything, but vice versa no. These arrows are for show. IMHO. I turned the carbon filter in my hands, and did not see the difference on the sides.
Listen, I decided to look for the frame code for the filter - I still have a mesh, I found the code: 97617 4L000
But I also found that the covers are still different: “Besides this, the cabin filter covers are also different. year of age) under article number 97129 1R000"
Not in the course about the details? How do they differ, otherwise it’s reluctant to fork out on the lid)))
Yeah, no, some nonsense there.
I have a 2011 Solik, there was a mesh. I just bought a filter basket using the code and have been using TSN filters ever since (its code is visible in the photo). The filter fits perfectly in the basket.
The lid closes normally, as it actually closed.
Oh, that's a good answer, thanks)))
Also, right now, I’ll buy a frame for the filter and that’s it, otherwise the filter just lies right now)))
An archive of existential orders has been opened.
So everything is fine)
but tell me the part number of the basket, otherwise I bought a basket and a lid, I put it with a filter and the lid crumples the floor of the filter ((otherwise I had a mesh from the factory
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I ordered it in existential, but they have a new website now and the whole history of my orders has gone down the drain ...: /
Can't watch :(
I have something like this. I use the filter as in my TSN photo. The lid closes normally and does not wrinkle anything.
The cabin filter should be replaced with a Hyundai Solaris every 10,000 km. Of course, depending on the operating conditions, it is possible to replace the filter even earlier. If you are operating the vehicle in big city, we advise you to change the cabin filter before each winter and spring.
Such a frequency of replacement will keep the air in the cabin always clean. Moreover, the condition of the car's cabin filter affects the operation of the heater or air conditioner. Through clogged filter air naturally passes worse. An old filter that has worked out cannot be restored, so it should be disposed of.
Like most Korean cars, cabin filter located behind the glove box or in the common people a glove box. It is very easy to get to it, you need to remove the glove compartment, behind which the Hyundai Solaris cabin filter housing will be located.
The process of replacing the filter will not cause you any special problems, with the help of our instructions and without special skills, the replacement will take you no more than 20-30 minutes maximum.
The manufacturer completes the car carbon filter KIA/Hyundai Mobis 97133 4L000 500 rubles. However, in addition to it, you can purchase no less high-quality, but relatively cheap analogues.
Paper filters analogues:
- AMD FC167 (Korea) price 300 rub
- Avantech CF1119 (Korea) price 350 rub
- BIG Filter GB9971 (Russia) price 250 rub
- Fortech FS130 (Korea) price 200 rub
- TSN 9737 (Russia) price 150 rubles
Coal filter analogues:
- Filtron K1183 (Poland) price 400 rubles
- Avantech CFC1119 (Korea) price 500 rub
- BIG Filter GB9910C (Russia) price 400 rub
Depending on which filter is best for you, you can choose charcoal or regular paper. If you prefer to install conventional paper filters, we advise you to purchase domestic filters from BIG Filter or TSN. Solaris cabin filter price These companies are cheaper, and the quality is not inferior to the original.
Opens the glove box and see the limiters located on both sides. You need to unscrew them and pull the glove box towards you. Note that it will not be possible to completely pull it out, it can only be lowered down.
Behind the glove compartment we will see the filter housing cover. It is held on by 2 latches. They must be clamped and the cover removed.
Remove the cover and see the filter, pull it out and install a new one.
Note that on Hyundai Solaris before 2011, the frame came with a mesh, not a filter, so we recommend that you purchase the original filter frame Salon Hyundai solaris. Her number is 97617 4L000.
In addition, the cabin filter covers are also different. the cover for the net (before 04/20/2011) goes under the article 97129 2J000, and the cover for the frame with a filter (after 04/20/2011) under the article 97129 1R000.
One of the most important details in the work of the car, which is often not given due attention - the cabin filter. If the Solaris cabin filter is replaced on time, then your Hyundai car Solaris will always be safe from the accumulation of soot, insects, pollen, dust, microscopic fungi, engine gas emissions.
The replacement of the cabin filter in the Hyundai Solaris should be carried out every 15 - 20,000 thousand km. (once a year is possible if the car's mileage does not reach such a mark in a year). There are several types of cabin filters, namely:
- Cleansing from larger contaminants, such as insects, soot, pollen, poplar fluff, it is called "single-layer",
- Cleansing of smaller and invisible particles such as toxic gases and unpleasant odors, it is called "two-layer",
- Cleansing from visible and invisible contaminants, but not saving from any bacteria and microorganisms, it is called "three-layer",
- "Combined" -, in simple terms, will save the car's interior from everything.
Hyundai Solaris drivers, like owners of other brands, often forget to produce timely replacement cabin filter. Not understanding what such an attitude promises heavy losses both for the car and for the health of all passengers. There are four main criteria, in the presence of which it is necessary to replace the cabin filter in Hyundai Solaris as soon as possible:
- The feeling that appeared in the summer that it is too hot in the cabin (hotter than before), and in winter the stove often does not work, which indicates violations of the microclimate.
- You have been observing for more than one day that the car smells differently, some unpleasant extraneous odors that did not exist before.
- Lately, the windows have been constantly fogging up and this has nothing to do with the weather conditions.
- Constantly polluted windshield and control panel (assuming you operate the machine as before).
You can find the cabin filter at three places- V engine compartment, under the control pedals and in the glove box. In the Hyundai Solaris, this part is located in the glove compartment and it is quite easy to get to it.
Suppose that you have found all the signs or some of them, and you urgently need to replace the auto filter, or the service life is running out and whether you like it or not, you need to change it for the first time in your life. Hyundai Solaris cabin filter Calm down , it's very easy and won't give you much trouble.
- Vacuum cleaner (just in case).
- New filter.
- Open the glove compartment and remove the limiters, which are located on the right and left.
Done, the replacement was successful.
In this video you can see complete replacement cabin filter.
If you were able to change the filter thanks to our page, leave your feedback, we will be grateful.
Cabin filter is available in almost every modern car. The VAZ-2110 is no exception. Another name for this filter element is stove or heater filter . Some motorists not only do not change cabin filters, but do not even know where it is located. This is a fundamentally wrong approach, since air enters the cabin through this device.
old and new filter.
Using an old part threatens not only with uncleaned air. Over time, the membrane becomes covered with dust, mold and other unpleasant substances.
Together with the air, mold particles enter the cabin, which can cause serious illness.
The location of the cabin filter on the VAZ-2110
On a car, the cabin filter is located under the windshield on the passenger side.
A cabin filter is hidden under this decorative grille.
On models that have been produced since 2003, this element is located horizontally , and until 2003 it was located vertically . However, these consumables not interchangeable , therefore, when buying, it is imperative to specify which filter is needed.
In order to find this element on the car, the following manipulations should be carried out:
- Open the hood.
- Find the protective grille on the passenger side.
- That's where this filter element is located.
How to determine if the filter needs to be replaced
Dust flying out of the air ducts indicates a terrible condition of the cabin filter.
The cabin filter needs to be changed periodically. . If, when buying a car, it is not known when the previous owner changed the filter, it is better to replace it immediately, as it is inexpensive. If you don’t want to spend even a little money, you can make a list when replacement is a necessity:
- If the air in the car interior has acquired the smell of dampness.
- Together with the air from the ventilation holes begins to fly out a large number of dust.
- The filter membrane has become dirty, which is immediately noticeable in grayness.
Filter types
Carbon filter.
Cabin filters are plain and charcoal . It is currently not recommended to install simple filters, which do not contain carbon, as it absorbs unpleasant odors. As for the choice, it is quite wide. The main thing is not to forget to mention in the store which filter is needed. Cars before 2003 need one filter, and after 2003 another.
Articles
The most popular items with the following article:
- 21110-8122021-83 . This modification is suitable for VAZ-2110 after 2003 release.
- NF-6001c "Nevsky filter" . This filter can be installed on cars up to 2003 of release.
Removing the cabin filter on the VAZ-2110
To replace the filter, do the following:
- First you need to remove the windshield wipers. To do this, on each device you need to unscrew the nut. After that, the wipers need to be pulled up and removed first one, then the second.
We turn off the wipers with a key of 10.
- The next step is to remove the decorative caps that cover the wind grille screws.
We remove the plugs and unscrew the 4 screws.
- First you need to unscrew all the screws of the grate, then unscrew the two nuts that secure the grate at the bottom.
We turn out the screws for fastening heat and sound insulation.
- After all the manipulations associated with unscrewing, you need to get the wind grill.
After removing the trim, we see the cabin filter under the grille.
After carrying out this procedure, you will see a filter, but this will only happen if your car was manufactured after 2003. If the filter is visible, you need to unscrew all the screws holding the cover and remove it. After that, it remains only to install new part.
Here it is, all dirty and dusty.
Features of the "vertical arrangement"
If, after removing the wind grille, you did not see the filter, do not be upset. This means that it is vertical and can only be found by touch.
In older models, the filter sits deeper in the casing, but is easily reached by hand.
Before installing a new filter element, you need to make sure that there is no dirt at its location. All debris that will be there should be removed immediately. If you have an old vacuum cleaner, then it is ideal for this procedure.
If you do not clean the location of the element, then the dirt will immediately fall on the new part, which will make the whole procedure almost useless.
Installing a new part
Before installing a new filter, wipe the casing from dust!
The new part is simply put in place of the old one.
At the same time, it must be ensured that at the installation site there was no moisture . Installation of the wind grill occurs in reverse order.
We insert a perfectly clean new filter into place.
Peculiarities
Inexperienced drivers often install the cabin filter on the wrong side. In order not to be mistaken, you need to remember how the old element was located. For those who may forget, it is recommended to take a picture of the location prior to replacement.
conclusions
The replacement procedure is simple procedure consumable. Even a person who has never repaired a car on his own can perform it. It is for this reason that the owners domestic cars almost always change this consumable on their own.
