Cabin Filter, "Mazda 3": features, replacement and recommendations

Repair of foreign cars is often a rather difficult task. This is the evolution of the device of a modern car. With each generation, the design becomes more complicated, and not always for the sake of practicality. So it happened with Mazda 3. Of course, assessing the merits of this car is everyone's business, but it's worth noting that it will take a little more effort to service the Troika. As an example, you can see where in the "Mazda 3" salon filter is located. The procedure is not as easy as on most other cars. However, it is quite feasible if you know the technology and the subtleties of the work.

What is a salon filter for?

"Mazda 3" is completed as such, regardless of the configuration. The salon filter serves to purify incoming air to the cabin, clearing it of dust and small particles - pollen, soot, etc. It is also able to detain unpleasant smells.

In most modern cars, this filter is located in the cabin, directly on the body of the stove. It is located under the panel. To get to the filter, it is necessary to partially disassemble it.

Varieties of salon filters

Before you buy a new cleaning element, you should determine its appearance. There are two main types of filter elements. It is dust and coal. The first type is more suitable for sparing conditions of operation, with a low amount of dust. The second has higher characteristics due to the layer containing activated carbon. But it breaks down faster, because it detains more harmful particles. Also its cost is 3-5 times higher than usual.

Cabin Filter ("Mazda 3" 1.6 is not an exception) can be both original, with the manufacturer's logo, and an analog from other manufacturers. In both cases, these are sufficiently high-quality products, but with the difference that the original ones last a little longer. On the salon filter ("Mazda 3"), the price ranges from 450 to 1120 rubles, depending on the manufacturer. For this price, the buyer receives a set of two filter elements, since it consists of two parts.

When should I change an element

Cabin filter ("Mazda 3" 1.6 including) is a consumable and requires a regular replacement. The instruction stipulates its replacement every 10 thousand km. However, it is worth doing earlier, if the car is operated in a modern metropolitan area or in another area with a lot of dust. Over time, the filter wears out, its throughput is reduced. Indications for replacing the salon element are the following features:

• The air from the ventilation nozzles weakly blows.
• Occurrence of extraneous unremovable odors.
• Foggy windows in cool weather.

Required tools

Before changing the salon filter, "Mazda 3" is placed on a flat surface. It will be necessary to stock up with the most modest tool: screwdrivers with a flat and a cross blade, carabiners or nakidnymi keys for 10 and 8. The operation itself does not require the use of physical strength; rather, dexterity will be required, since all work is actually carried out under the panel, in a not very comfortable posture . With proper skill at the replacement will take no more than half an hour.

Replacement of salon filter: basic principles

The general algorithm is as follows. The interior filter is installed behind the fuser body, which is closed by a fuse block.

The latter, in turn, is closed by the body of the glove compartment of the car "Mazda 3". Where the salon filter is located, it becomes clear.

Preparatory work

First, it is necessary to remove the negative terminal from the battery, de-energizing the car. After the work begins in the salon. First remove the glove box. To do this, remove the decorative panel from above. She keeps snapping. To release them, you must pull it to the left, and then to yourself. The bar is held on clips that need to be removed sequentially. All the removed parts should be shelved in order to avoid damage.

The body of the glove box is supported from above by two bolts or screws, depending on the version. After this, the glove box can be removed by pulling it toward yourself and gently rocking from side to side. Having pulled out the case, it is necessary to turn the plug of the lamp of illumination.

Removing the decorative cover

Immediately behind the glove box are plastic pads. They block access to the fuse box. They also need to be removed. They stay on clips that snap off with a thin flat screwdriver. After that, access to the fuse box will be opened.

Removing the fuse box

This element is supported by two screws, which are unscrewed from below. After this, the unit can be pulled on itself and, turning downwards, detach contact pads, which are fixed with special latches. After that, having turned away two more bolts in the depth, to take out the block definitively together with the brackets of its fastening. This must be done, because only in this case it will be possible to get to the filter housing.

Removing the housing cover of the cleaning element

Now the access to the filter is almost open. On the side of the center console you can see a black cover with a wire.

The wire with the plug is disconnected from the connector, which is located here. The cover is fastened with four screws. They will have to be unscrewed. It is advisable to use a magnetic screwdriver to not lose them. You have to be very careful if the car's engine does not cool down - next to the filter housing there are radiator tubes of the stove, which can be very hot.

Replacement

As already mentioned, the salon filter "Mazda 3" consists of two parts. In the case they are located one above the other, on the edge. Taking out the old cleaners, you will understand how to install new ones.

They must be necessarily oriented in accordance with the flow of air. For this, special arrows are placed on the body and on the filters themselves. Before installing new elements, it is necessary to wipe the housing from the inside with dust and dirt, which accumulated there during operation. New filters are pushed into the case. That cleaner with the panel, which is divided in two, must be installed from above. The difficulty lies in the fact that the upper element in the body is not held in any way. And insert them at the same time does not allow the height of the groove in the body. Therefore, you have to show skill by holding the upper filter, while installing the bottom one. The work is complicated by the fact that all this happens actually under the panel, where you have to climb almost to the waist. Reassemble in reverse order. When installing removed components, you must carefully monitor the integrity of the fasteners and avoid too much physical impact on the parts.

Differences in the work of cars of different years of production

It seems that only 7 years after the release of the designers realized their mistake, and from 2010 they simplified the procedure for replacing the salon filter, however, not much.

Now, for replacement, do not remove the fuse box, which is slightly different. This greatly facilitates the replacement work, since it excludes the electrical component.

Conclusion

As you can see, the cabin filter (Mazda 3 hatchback including) can be changed by hand, but this is a rather laborious process. Nevertheless, the work is quite feasible if you know all the nuances and features of the work.