When to replace the Pollen Filter on your CITROËN C3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 25000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.2 VTi, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.2 VTi, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.2 THP, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.6 BlueHDi, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.6 BlueHDi, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.6 VTi (SXNFPT), CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.5 BlueHDi (SXYHYP, SXYHTU), CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.2 PureTech, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.2 VTi LPG, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.2 PureTech LPG View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for C3 III (SX) and other CITROËN models
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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – CITROËN C3 III (SX). Tools you might need:
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – CITROËN C3 III (SX). 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – CITROËN C3 III (SX).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Press the pollen filter retaining clips to release them.
  3. Step 5
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    Take all filter cartridges out.
  4. Step 6
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 7
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    Close the heater flap.
  5. Step 8
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 9
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – CITROËN C3 III (SX). Tip:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  6. Step 10
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    Install new filter cartridges.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.CITROËN C3 III (SX) – It's important to only use high-quality car parts.
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