When to replace the Pollen Filter on your NISSAN X-TRAIL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 1 year / 20000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4 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

Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tools you might need:
Combination spanner #8
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Replacement: pollen filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). 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 X-TRAIL (T31) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the car door.
    Step 2
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  2. Step 3
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 4
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    Set the heater flap actuator to the upper position.
  3. Step 5
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 6
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    Make a mark on the heater flap actuator.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the heater flap actuator. Use a combination spanner #8.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the heater flap actuator.
  6. Step 9
    Unplug the connector of the heater flap actuator.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the bracket of the heater flap actuator. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the bracket of the heater flap actuator.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  9. Step 13
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    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.
  10. Step 14
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). 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.
  11. Step 15
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    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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