When to replace the Pollen Filter on your SEAT ALHAMBRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 i, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.8 T 20V, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 TDI 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

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tools you might need:
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). 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 – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) – should be done with the engine switched off.
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 cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the plastic panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the plastic panel.
  4. Step 6
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    Press on the cabin filter retainer to release it.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tip:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  6. Step 8
    Switch on the air recirculation mode.
    Step 9
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    Clean the mounting seat of the cabin filter.
  7. Step 10
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    Install a new filter element into the frame.
    Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Professionals recommend:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9).
  8. Step 11
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.
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