How to change pollen filter on Nissan Qashqai J10 – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on NISSAN QASHQAI (J10, NJ10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]


- 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 – Nissan Qashqai J10 – should be done with the engine switched off.
- Step 1

Open the car door.
- Step 2

Remove the side plastic cover.
- Step 3

Switch on the ignition.
- Step 4

Set the heater flap actuator to the upper position.
- Step 5
Switch off the ignition.
Step 6
Make a mark on the heater flap actuator.
- Step 7

Unscrew the fasteners of the heater flap actuator. Use a combination spanner #8.
- Step 8

Remove the heater flap actuator.
- Step 9
Unplug the connector of the heater flap actuator.
Step 10
Unscrew the bracket of the heater flap actuator. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11

Remove the bracket of the heater flap actuator.
- Step 12

Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: pollen filter – Nissan Qashqai J10. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 13

Remove the cabin filter.
AUTODOC recommends:Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
- Step 14

Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
Replacement: pollen filter – Nissan Qashqai J10. AUTODOC recommends:Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Take care to only use quality filters.
- Step 15

Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
AUTODOC recommends:Do not apply excessive force when installing the part. Otherwise you may damage the fasteners.
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