When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VAUXHALL COMBO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 1 year / 35000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.3 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 2.0 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.3 CDTi, VAUXHALL Combo Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate (X12) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. List of the tools you'll need:
Torx screwdriver T20
Clip removal tool
Microfibre towel
Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Professionals recommend:
  • 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 – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
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    Spread a cloth under the cabin filter cover to protect the interior upholstery from getting dirty.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the bottom trim panel. Use Torx T20.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the bottom cover of the glove box.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use Torx T20.
  6. Step 6
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    Open the glove box.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use Torx T20.
  8. Step 8
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    Unplug the glove box light connector.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the glovebox.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful to avoid damaging the glove compartment fasteners.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fasteners of the air duct housing. Use a clip removal tool.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  14. Step 14
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  15. Step 15
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL COMBO Mk III (D) Box Body / Estate. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when installing the part. Otherwise you may damage the fasteners.
  16. Step 16
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    Reinstall the air distribution housing assembly.
  17. Step 17
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    Install the air duct housing fasteners.
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