How is the salon filter ("Kalina-VAZ") replaced?

Sometimes owners of domestic VAZs (including Lada-Kalina) complain of poor ventilation of the stove, which causes the windows to sweat, and an unpleasant smell arises in the cabin. Most often, the cause of all these troubles is contaminated salon filter, so from time to time for motorists there is a need for it to change. How to replace the salon filter "Kalina-VAZ" with your own hands, see further in this article.

Dismantling process

First we need to remove the lining. To do this, remove the 2 stopper plugs that cover access to the heads of the fixing screws. They are removed using an ordinary slotted screwdriver. Next, use the Torx-20 key to unscrew two more screws. If an instrument such as the Torx-20 is not found in the garage, you can use a conventional screwdriver with replaceable bits.

At the next stage, open the hood and unscrew another 3 fixing screws. Then remove the right side of the windshield lining. You can do this in several ways: when the hood is open, simply pull it down, or move it with the raised glass brush left-right (and then slightly down) until it is removed.

Remove the lining should be very carefully, as there is a risk of damage to plastic parts. Before opening the hood, be sure to return the windshield brush to its original position.

Then, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the fixing screw of the washer tube and the two cover bolts under which the filter is located. The lid is removed by moving to the right and left, and then gently pulled up. It should be noted that on the "Kalina" the opening, through which the hand removes this part, has sharp edges, therefore, for safety reasons it is recommended to work in rag mitts. Now it's up to the small thing to move apart the latches and take out the old filter element. Everything, on it dismantling of the device is finished. Now the second part of the replacement is the installation of a new element.

How to change the salon filter "Kalina-VAZ"? Installing a new part

In principle, such a job is no different from dismantling (the only thing that is done in reverse order). Therefore, you can use the instructions above to install. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the arrow, which indicates the direction of the air that gets inside through the filter. In this case, this part must be installed so that the arrow goes down. In this case, the latches are fixed in the place where the filter element is fastened.

How long does this work take?

Often car enthusiasts cope with this task in 15-20 minutes. And most of the time goes to find the filter itself (on the "Kalina" it is located on the left in the engine compartment).

How often should a salon filter be replaced?

"Kalina", however, like other domestic cars, requires the replacement of this filter element at least every 6 months. Often motorists neglect this requirement, and as a result receive a proof and rather unpleasant smell in interior. By the way, if this part is not heavily clogged, it can be restored (that is, cleaned), then the need to purchase a new element will disappear.

How do I clean the interior filter?

Just note that the above procedure is unacceptable for devices that have not changed for 100-150 thousand kilometers or more than 1 year. Such elements are clogged so much that the only way out of the situation will be a complete replacement of the salon filter ("Kalina VAZ"). But if you change this part in time, you can do with ordinary cleaning. How is it produced? Everything is very simple - the surface of this part needs to be thoroughly vacuumed (so that the main dust and dirt leave) and rinse under running water. For confidence, motorists add a few drops of detergent.

In more advanced cases it is necessary to soak this element for a while in water. After that, some of the dirt from it should go away, and the remains are cleaned with a steam generator. Thus, after a kind of disinfection, you eliminate all the microorganisms that settled in the filter during its operation, and only clean air will enter the salon.

After processing the device with a steam generator, carefully purge this element and leave to dry for a day. After that, the cabin filter will again be suitable for use. Now the replacement of the salon filter "Kalina" will not take very long. At least in the next six months, the dirty air and smells inside the car can easily be forgotten.

How much does a new part cost?

At the moment, the salon filter ("Kalina" with air conditioning) can be purchased at a price of 300 to 400 rubles per unit. As you can see, the price is democratic, so it's not necessary to soak the old and disinfect it in water - it will be easier to buy a new one.

So, we found out how the "Lada-Kalina" car replaced the salon filter, and also how to clean it.