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Today we will show you a detailed and visual photo, video instruction on how to replace cabin filter by car Opel Astra J.

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 includes a cabin filter in its 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 winter time years, 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

According to the scheduled maintenance schedule, the cabin filter in the Astra J is changed every 30,000 km. In real conditions, replacement may be required more frequently, for example, every 10-20 thousand km, depending on the dustiness of the area. In summer, the filter becomes clogged faster than in winter. By the way, if in winter, or in rainy weather, the windows on your car sweat, then the cabin filter is clogged.

Suitable cabin filters:

Fram CF 10774 - from 416 rubles
BOSCH 1 987 432 304 coal — from 1 033 r
ALCO (MS-6398C) -
Champion CCF0134C coal - from 700 rubles
FRAM CFA10775 coal - from 645 rubles

It is better to take coal - it is better.

The replacement scheme is not so simple at first glance, but if you replace it once, it will be easy in the future.

1) The filter is located under the glove compartment. And the glove box itself will need to be removed. To do this, we need a screwdriver with an end cap (head 7). We unscrew three of the four bolts.

2) then we set aside the sealing gum so that it does not interfere.

3) Remove the side cover. We disconnect the wires. We unscrew the fourth bolt that holds the glove compartment.

4) take out the glove compartment. And we see the plastic filter panel. We take out the filter from the panel and change it. the direction of the filter - how we set it will be seen there.

We collect everything in the reverse order.

removed cover - you can disconnect the wire chip, or you can not. For example, the person who changed my filter turned off the airbag and did not touch the wires

this was the filter when we removed it - very dirty, the windows sweated quickly and there was an unpleasant smell in the cabin

we put such a Fram filter - I won’t say that it is so good, ordinary! it is better to install coal - not much more expensive, but better

Some owners Opel Astra J do not know where the cabin filter element is and how to replace it. Meanwhile, the filter performs an important function, and its timely replacement save you a lot of trouble.

Before you wonder how to change the Opel Astra J cabin filter, you need to have at least minimal information about it. The cabin filter is a part of the heating / air conditioning system, which is designed to purify the air entering from the outside into the passenger compartment, while the flow enters through the blowers.

First of all, the filter element protects the lungs of the driver and passengers from exhaust gases. It has been proven that if there is no filter in the cabin, then the concentration of gases inside the cabin compared to the street is six times greater. In addition to harmful emissions from cars, the filter element also protects against windshield wiper fumes, road chemicals, soot, dust, smoke, and even viral bacteria. Therefore, this spare part of the air conditioning system is indispensable for urban use with heavy traffic and traffic jams, on roads with reagents or when driving on a dusty country surface.

Kinds

The Opel Astra J filter element can have several varieties:

• Dust. The most common type. Applies to most modern cars even the high price range. Air purification occurs by means of cellulose or synthetic fibers. It has the appearance of corrugated paper, which is folded in rows with cells - a general view in the form of a rectangular structure. It performs primitive but important functions - it protects against penetration of dust, grains of sand, soot particles, insects and plant pollen.
• Carbonic. This variety can be found on cars of the executive class and premium segment, or you can purchase it yourself. Along with corrugated paper, there is an additional layer, which consists of activated carbon. This increases the filtration efficiency, as a result of which even the smallest particles of phenolic, benzene and oxide elements are captured. When a layer of coal becomes clogged and ceases to perform its functions, the filter becomes simply dusty. It has the appearance of a rectangular block with ribbed parts.
  Regulations

Replacing the cabin filter Opel Astra J is carried out in accordance with the regulations on maintenance- every 10,000-15,000 kilometers. However, when operating in difficult conditions, the filter element may become clogged earlier.

Signs of a clogged Opel Astra J filter

• Bad smell inside the cabin. It does not fade and is permanent.
• Weak flow of incoming air through the deflectors. A clogged filter element loses its capacity and a kind of plug is formed that prevents air from entering.
• Increased fuel consumption. Due to the fact that air conditioner cannot provide the necessary air supply to the cabin, it has to be turned on at a higher power, which negatively affects fuel consumption.
• Dust formation (when driving with the windows closed) on the interior panels. It may also indicate that the Opel Astra J cabin filter needs to be replaced.
• Plaque and dirt on the cleaning filter. It may have a different origin (pollution is clearly visible on thematic photos and videos).

For work you will need:

• Original filter element (1808246).
• Ratchet (1/4).
• Nozzle 7 mm.
• Screwdriver with a flat sting.

How to change the cabin filter Opel Astra J:

1. Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
2. Pry off the seal (made of rubber) and dismantle the side cover (torpedo).
3. Loosen four screws.
4. Pull the glove compartment towards you, thereby removing it.
5. Open the plug-door of the filter.
6. Pry off the filter with a screwdriver and pull it out.
7. Insert a new one into the socket and assemble everything in the reverse order.

For more information on how to change the Opel Astra J (GTC) cabin filter, see the video below.

Dismantle glove box
Release the cover fasteners
flip the lid

Take out the old filter element

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 on the Opel the cabin filter 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 box 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 box. Why is it necessary to move the door seal to the side, and then move it to the right sidebar. 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 box until the backlight wire appears, after which it must be turned off and continue to remove the glove box.

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In the cavity behind the glove box, 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.