Replacement of salon filter by own hands

Replacement salon filter - a simple operation, which will take no more than five minutes (to dismantle the old filter and install a new one). However, in specialized salons for this they take considerable sums, which is absolutely unjustified.

You can buy the filter in any car dealer or service center. It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the product. It is recommended to buy details from authorized dealers, so the components will last longer, and the need for frequent repairs is completely excluded.

Consider how the salon filter is replaced in Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3.

About Toyota

Almost in all cars, the cabin filter is located under the glove box. Engineers of the company "Toyota" decided not to swim against the flow, and placed it there.

So, the process itself! Initially, it is necessary to push the glove compartment and unscrew the fixing fastener on the right side of the structure. Next, the entire glove compartment is dismantled, for this purpose the side walls are squeezed a little and it is stretched.

Replacement of salon filter Toyota Corolla is carried out by removing the plastic cover, which is fixed in a niche. The latches of the lid are unfastened and the filter is removed. The new one is inserted so that its edges are slightly pressed. Once the structure is in place, it snaps into place.

Now it remains only to install a glove box. Its walls, as it was during dismantling, are compressed, so that the pins enter the grooves, after which the nut is twisted.

About Mazda

Replacement salon filter Mazda 3 is also quite simple. First of all, it is necessary to disconnect the battery, since the work will be carried out near current-carrying circuits.

In the glove compartment of the car with the help of tools, the flap is snapped off and moved to the left to be dismantled. Under it there are fasteners, they should be unscrewed, and the case of the glove box will move out. Under the glove compartment is a plastic protection, it is fixed on two fasteners. After its dismantling, one more clip is dismantled to the left of the passenger seat, this time the protective panel is removed and access to the fuse box fastenings is made.

Further, the replacement of the salon filter is carried out by removing the fuse block, its connector is disconnected, and finally it is possible to remove the filters. In the Mazda 6 filter two. Before installing new ones, it is necessary to wipe the compartment well, remove accumulated garbage and collect everything in reverse order.

After the work is completed, it is necessary to throw the battery terminals and check the operation of all the devices. When power is restored, it is recommended to set the initial position of the windows. To do this, the motor is started, and each glass is fully raised using the button. To do this, hold it for at least 3 seconds (after full closure). When you hear the characteristic clicks, you need to release the button and perform the operation for the lower position of the glass.

If the replacement of the cabin filter is done by yourself, it is recommended to glue it with an additional foam rubber sealant, which is used to insulate the domestic windows. This allows you to conveniently mount the product, eliminating the gaps between the part and the body.

Do not spend money when you manage yourself so easily!