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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Meriva Mk I (A) (X03) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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 – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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 – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A) – 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 windscreen wiper arm nut covers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wiper arms.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cowl grille. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Release the engine bulkhead panel clips.
  9. Step 11
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
  12. Step 14
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  15. Step 17
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 18
    Close the heater flap.
    Step 19
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 20
    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.
    Step 21
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A). 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 – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk I (A).
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