When to replace the Pollen Filter on your ABARTH PUNTO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH PUNTO (199_) 1.4 (199.AXX1B), ABARTH PUNTO (199_) 1.4 SUPERSPORT (199.AXX1B) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for PUNTO (199_) and other ABARTH models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – ABARTH PUNTO (199_). Tools you need:
Torx bit T25
Plastic trim tool
Replacement: pollen filter – ABARTH PUNTO (199_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • Please note: all work on the car – ABARTH PUNTO (199_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the clips of the bottom trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the bottom cover of the glove box.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use Torx T25.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – ABARTH PUNTO (199_). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – ABARTH PUNTO (199_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  8. Step 8
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – ABARTH PUNTO (199_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.ABARTH PUNTO (199_) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  9. Step 9
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
  10. Step 10
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    Screw in the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use Torx T25.
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