Recommended replacement interval for the part category Filter, interior air : 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi FWD, NISSAN Sentra V (B15) 1.8, NISSAN Sentra VI (B16) 2.0 Flex, NISSAN Qashqai II (J11, J11_) 2.0 (J11E)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on NISSAN QASHQAI (J10, NJ10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: pollen filter – Nissan Qashqai J10. Tools you might need:

                        Combination spanner #8
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) and other NISSAN models

    NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi FWD
  
    NISSAN Sentra VI (B16) 2.0 Flex
  
    NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi
  
    NISSAN Sentra V (B15) 1.8
  
    NISSAN Qashqai II (J11, J11_) 2.0 (J11E)

Replacement: pollen filter – Nissan Qashqai J10. 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 – Nissan Qashqai J10 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.
Step 16

Install the bracket of the heater flap actuator.

Step 17

Screw in the bracket of the heater flap actuator.Use a Phillips screwdriver.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Install the heater flap actuator.

Replacement: pollen filter – Nissan Qashqai J10. Tip:

Be sure to install the heater flap actuator in strict accordance with the mark.
Step 19

Plug in the connector of the heater flap actuator.

Step 20

Screw in the fasteners of the heater flap actuator.Use a combination spanner #8.
Step 21

Install the side plastic panel.
Step 22

Switch on the ignition.
Step 23

Switch on the air conditioning system.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 24

Set the heater flap actuator to the normal position.

Step 25

Switch off the ignition.

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