When to replace the Pollen Filter on your OPEL MERIVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter on OPEL MERIVA-A (X03) E-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Meriva A (X03) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – Opel Meriva X03. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 – Opel Meriva X03 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wiper arms.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cowl grille. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Release the engine bulkhead panel clips.
  11. Step 11
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
  14. Step 14
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – Opel Meriva X03. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Opel Meriva X03. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  17. Step 17
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    Switch on the ignition.
  18. Step 18
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    Close the heater flap.
  19. Step 19
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 20
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – Opel Meriva X03.
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